Public Notice of Town of Pelham upcoming Council Vacancy
Public Notice
Upcoming Town of Pelham Ward One Council Vacancy
TAKE NOTICE that 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.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be qualified electors under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:
o Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in Town of Pelham, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
o Is a Canadian citizen;
o Is at least 18 years old; and,
o 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 31, 2025.
Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, during regular business hours from March 31, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, by appointment.
An appointment must be scheduled with the Clerk or designate for this purpose.
Applicants may also submit a personal statement of qualification for Council’s consideration. Personal statements must be typewritten in 12-point font on letter-size paper (8½ x 11"), not exceed two (2) pages in length, and include the applicant’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 | sleach@pelham.ca
Sarah Conidi, Deputy Clerk
905-980-6662 | sconidi@pelham.ca
Jodi Legros, Legislative Coordinator
905-980-6664 | jlegros@pelham.ca
Dated this 28th day of March, 2025.
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