- Application deadline – Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (by 2:00 p.m.)
- Withdrawal of Application - Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (by 2:00 p.m.)
- Official List of Candidates to be posted on the Town website – Thursday, April 10, 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.)
- Applications Considered by Council - Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
- Council may choose to make a recommendation for appointment at this meeting. Alternatively, Council reserves the right to invite select candidates to a future meeting to make a presentation.
- While applications will be reviewed in a closed session, any vote to either reduce the number of candidates or make a formal recommendation for appointment will be conducted in an open session.
Council Vacancy
Upcoming Town of Pelham Ward One Council Vacancy
A vacancy on Town of Pelham Council for Ward One is anticipated. Council has directed that this vacancy be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and Council Vacancy Policy (S201-22).
The vacancy is expected to be formally declared by Council at its meeting on April 16, 2025, and will be effective shortly thereafter. This vacancy follows the recommendation of a sitting Council member for appointment to Niagara Regional Council to fill a vacancy for a Pelham representative. The successful candidate will serve on Council until the end of the current term, which concludes on November 14, 2026.
March 2025 - Niagara Regional Council Seat
At its meeting on February 22, 2025, Niagara Regional Council declared one (1) Town of Pelham Regional Council seat vacant. Town of Pelham Council determined that this vacancy would be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and Council Vacancy Policy (S201-22). On March 26, 2025, Town of Pelham Council recommended sitting member Wayne Olson for appointment to Niagara Regional Council. This recommendation will be confirmed by Niagara Regional Council at a future meeting, in accordance with Niagara Regional Policy (C2-001).
Appointment Application Process
Any interested eligible individuals looking to apply must complete and submit the following documentation
(Full application package available here):
- Information for Applicants 2025 Town of Pelham Ward One Council Vacancy
- Town of Pelham Ward One Council Vacancy Application
- Declaration of Qualification Form
- Applicant Information Release Form
- Personal Statement of Qualification (optional) - must include the following:
- Typewritten
- 12-point font
- Letter size paper (8 ½” x 11”)
- Does not exceed two (2) pages in length
- Applicants name and address
Apply in Person - by appointment only
Applicants must provide the Clerk or designate with a valid government-issued ID along with the above-noted documentation in person, during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), at Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON, from Monday, March 31, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.
Sarah Leach, Acting Town Clerk
905-980-6657 or sleach@pelham.ca
Sarah Conidi, Deputy Clerk
905-980-6662 or sconidi@pelham.ca
Jodi Legros, Legislative Coordinator
905-980-6664 | jlegros@pelham.ca
Contact the Clerk
Sarah Leach
Acting Town of Pelham Clerk
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
T. 905-980-6662
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