Public Notice of Niagara Regional Council Vacancy

Public Notice
Niagara Regional Council Vacancy - Pelham Representative

TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy exists on Niagara Regional Council for one (1) Town of Pelham representative. Town of Pelham Council has determined that this vacancy will be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with the Council Vacancy Policy (S201-22).

Town of Pelham Council will make a recommendation for appointment to Niagara Regional Council, which will confirm the appointment at a meeting of their choosing, in accordance with Niagara Regional Policy (C2-001). The successful appointee will serve from the date of confirmation by Niagara Regional Council until the end of the current Council term on November 14, 2026.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates must be qualified electors under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in Town of Pelham, 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.
  

Any qualified individual may submit a completed application package in person to the Clerk or designate, with identification. Application packages will be available online or in-person at 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON by noon on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Nominations will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, during regular business hours from March 10, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, by appointment.

An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.

Candidates may also submit a personal statement of qualification for Council’s consideration. Personal statements must be typewritten in a 12-point font on letter-size paper (8½ x 11"), not exceed two (2) pages in length, and include the Candidate’s name and address. Statements that do not meet these requirements will 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. 

Inquiries regarding the council vacancy process may be directed to:

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 | jegros@pelham.ca 

Dated this 07^th day of March, 2025.