- Application deadline – Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (by 2:00 p.m.)
- Withdrawal of Application - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (by 2:00 p.m.)
- Official List of Candidates to be posted on the Town website – Thursday, March 20, 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.)
- Applications Considered by Council - Wednesday, March 26, 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
Niagara Regional Council Vacancy
Vacant 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 has determined that this vacancy will be filled by appointment through a call for applications, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and 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).
Appointment Application Process
Any interested eligible individuals looking to apply must complete and submit the following documentation (Full Applicant package available here) :
- Information for Candidates 2025 Niagara Regional Council Vacancy
- Regional Council Vacancy Application
- Declaration of Qualification Form
- Candidate 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 10, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 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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