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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES

The following is a summary of information and considerations that all potential candidates for Councillor should be aware of before seeking election.

ELIGIBILITY
  • Persons eligible to be a candidate for Councillor must:
    • Be a Canadian Citizen;
    • Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the Election;
    • Be a resident of the Province of Manitoba;
    • Be a voter; and
    • Not be disqualified by law.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
  • Candidates must file a Notice of Registration with the Senior Election Official and may register any time commencing Friday, June 30, 2006 and no later than Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 4:30 p.m. At the time of registration, the candidate will be provided with his/her Nomination Papers.

    List of Registered Candidates
NOMINATION PROCESS
  • Candidates must file Nomination Papers in-person with the Senior Election Official during the Nomination Period commencing Wednesday, September 13, 2006 through to Tuesday, September 19, 2006. Nomination Papers must have a minimum of 25 signatures of voters whose names appear on the Voters List.

    List of Nominated Candidates

    Order of Candidates’ Names on the Ballot
CAMPAIGN PERIOD
  • The Campaign Period commences June 30, 2006 and terminates March 31, 2007. It is only during this period that candidates can solicit contributions and expend funds for the purposes of election.
EXPENSES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
  • The Campaign and Expenses and Contributions By-law No. 5550/90 regulates campaign expenses and contributions for a candidate including limits on the amount of contributions which may be received as well as the amount of expenses that may be incurred. An Audited Financial Statement prepared by an accredited auditor, must be filed by all candidates seeking election, within the prescribed deadlines.
REBATE OF ELECTION CONTRIBUTIONS It is suggested that candidates read the following guides for detailed information:

Election Information for Councillor Candidates

Campaign Expenses and Contributions Information for Councillor Candidates

Last update: 09/21/2006    go to top of page

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