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A Nomination Paper must be filed by the candidate, in person, or by an agent acting on the candidate's behalf. The candidate or the agent will be required to provide proof of identiy when submitting Nominaton Paper.

Filing Fee

$100 for the Office of Council

Payment can be made by cash, credit card, certified cheque or money order. No personal cheques.

For further information on this matter please contact the Election Office at (905)615-VOTE.

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A person who wants to be a candidate in the 2011 municipal election must be a qualified elector. A candidate must be qualified as of the day he or she is nominated and must remain qualified throughout the election period and, if elected, throughout the term of office.

A person is entitled to be a candidate if he or she,

• a resident of the City of Mississauga, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the City of Mississauga or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
• a Canadian citizen;
• at least 18 years old on voting day;
• not be legally prohibited from voting; and
• not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

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The following persons are or may be disqualified from being elected to municipal office:

• any person not eligible to vote in the City of Mississauga;
• an employee of the City of Mississauga or local board unless he or she:
  1. takes an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated, and
  2. resigns, if elected to the office;
• a judge of any court;
• a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons; or
• an inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment.

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Councillor:
One (1) to be elected for Ward 5

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As a candidate in the 2011 Municipal By-Election we wish to draw to your attention that election signs in the City of Mississauga are regulated by Sign By-law 0054-2002, as amended.

The entire Sign By-law (see Section 21 "Election Signs" on pages 22-23) is included in the Candidates package. Refer to the entire Sign By-law 0054-2002 as amended, for comprehensive requirements. The Sign By-law in its entirety can also be found on line at http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/bylaws

• The immediate removal of signs displayed in contravention of the Sign By-law.
• The immediate disposal of illegal signs ten (10) square feet or less in area which have been removed by the City.
• Signs which are greater than ten (10) square feet in area will be held in storage for 30 days during which period signs which have been removed may be redeemed upon payment of a two hundred dollar ($200.00) removal fee plus twenty dollars ($20.00) per day storage fee per sign. After 30 days, signs which have not been redeemed will be destroyed or otherwise disposed.
• Issuance of a Part 1 Ticket, per offence, pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act.
• Issuance of a Summons to appear in Provincial Offences Court. Every person who con travenes any provision of the By-law is guilty of an offence pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P.33, as amended, and is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.00 exclusive of costs.

Candidates are responsible to ensure their election signs comply with the requirements at all times.

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2011 Municipal Elections Campaign Contributions and Expenses
In accordance with section 77 of the Municipal Elections Act this is to advise candidates that the deadline for submitting Financial Statements relating to the 2011 Municipal By-Election is Friday, November 18, 2:00pm

All candidates must file a financial statement:

• Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Form 4

If a candidate wishes to continue his/her campaign period in order to eliminate a deficit, the candidate must notify the Clerk in writing using Form 25 on or before Thursday November 3, 2011.

**The campaign period cannot be extended beyond May 18,2012.

Please note that if you withdrew your nomination you are still required to submit a financial statement. The statement must include any financial transactions made from the day the nomination paper was submitted to the day the nomination paper was withdrawn.

Enquiries regarding election signs may be directed to The City of Mississauga, Sign Unit at (905) 615-3200 ext 5660

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PLEASE NOTE: The onus is on the individual to ensure that all qualifications are met. Should you require further information or clarification please contact the election office at 905-615-VOTE

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