Council Vacancy Public Notice

TAKE NOTICE that a vacancy exists on the Municipality of Callander Council for two (2) Councillor Seats. Council has

determined to fill these vacancies by appointment through a Call for Nominees in accordance with the Municipality of Callander’s Council Vacancy Policy.

The Term of this position is from the date of Council appointment for the balance of the Council term until November 14, 2026.

 A candidate for Municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector as set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Resides in or be the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Callander, 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.

Interested Nominees must complete a Council Vacancy Application Form, a Declaration of Qualification Form and a

Candidate Information Release Form and return to the Clerk’s Office. Nominations will be accepted by the

Clerk’s Office during regular business hours until February 17 at 2:00 p.m.

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

Candidates may also submit to the Clerk, a personal statement of qualification for consideration of Council.

Personal statements must be typewritten on letter size (8 1/2 x 11”) paper, shall not exceed two (2) pages

in length and shall include the Candidate’s name and address. Statements that do not meet these

requirements shall not be included in any Council meeting agenda or provided to Council by the Clerk.

Certified registered Candidates will be afforded the opportunity to address Council for a period of not

more than ten (10) minutes and will be asked questions of Council in an open Public Meeting to

be held March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm during a Special Council meeting. 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.

Any qualified individual may submit with identification, in person only to the Clerk or

designate a Council Vacancy Application Form, a Declaration of Qualification

and Candidate Information Release Form, by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17^th, 2026

at the Municipal Office located at 280 Main Street, North, Callander, Ontario.

Inquiries regarding this matter may be directed to:

Cindy Pigeau, Municipal Clerk

705-752-1410, Ext 222

clerk@callander.ca.

Council Vacancy Application Forms, Declaration of Qualification Forms and

Candidate Information Release Forms are available from the Office of

the Clerk located at the address above or online at http://www.mycallander.ca/en/local-government/elections .