Public Notice Council Vacancy
TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy exists on the Township of Red Rock Council for one (1) Councillor. Council has determined to fill this vacancy by appointment through a Call for Nominees in accordance with the Township of Red Rock’s Council Vacancy Policy. The Term of this position is from the date of Council appointment for the balance of the Council term until November 2026.
A candidate for Municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector as set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in Township of Red Rock, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
- Is a Canadian citizen;
- Is at least 18 years old; and,
- Is not prohibited from voting under Section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.
Interested Nominees must complete a Council Vacancy Application Form and a Consent to Release Personal Information Form with the Clerk’s Office. Nominations will be accepted by the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours until Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.
Candidates may also submit to the Clerk, a personal statement of qualification for consideration of Council. Personal statements must be typewritten in a 12-point font on letter size (81/2 x 11”) paper, shall not exceed two (2) pages in length and shall include the Candidate’s name and address. Statements that do not meet these requirements shall not be included in any Council meeting agenda or provided to Council by the Clerk.
Prior to submitting an application, interested individuals should refer to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for further details relating to the required qualifications. Any qualified individual may submit with identification, in person only to the Clerk or designate a Council Vacancy Application Form and a Consent to Release Personal Information Form, by 2:00 PM on [insert date] at the Municipal Office located at 42 Salls Street, Red Rock, Ontario.
Inquiries regarding this matter may be directed to:
Mark Figliomeni, Clerk
(807) 886-2245 or cao@redrocktownship.com
Council Vacancy Application Forms and Consent to Release Personal Information Forms are available from the Office of the Clerk located at the address above or below: