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Town of East Gwillimbury

Mayor

Councillors

Elected every four years

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East Gwillimbury Responsibilities

Sidewalks, Streetlights

Fire Department

Local RoadsBy-Law, Building Permits

Parks, Recreation, Arenas

Events, Culture

Town-Owned BuildingsWater Sewers

Stormwater Management

Waste Collection

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East Gwillimbury Committees

Committee of the Whole

Statutory Committees

Town Council

Accessibility Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Property Standards Committee, Library Board

Advisory Committees

Economic Development Committee, Car Show Committee, Community Safety Committee, Community Recreation Centre Committees (Brown Hill, Mount Albert, North Union, River Drive Park), Environmental Committee, Farmers’ Market Committee, Santa Claus Parade Committee, Trails Committee

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Boards and Committees

Volunteer on a municipal board or committee

Make decisions or provide advice to Council

Eligibility requirements to join

Check with your local municipality for details

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How Decisions Get Made

Staff Report

Committee of the Whole

Council

Public feedback

Staff Implementation

Statutory and Advisory Committees

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Your Voice in East Gwillimbury

Delegation to Council

Delegation to Committee of the Whole

Write your Council Member

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East Gwillimbury Budget Process

Programs/services implemented

January - December

In-year status reporting

March - December

Proposed draft business plan and budget

September - December

Public presentations/deliberationsNovember - December

Council approved business plan and budget

December

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Municipal ElectionEvery four years

Mayor

Councillors

School Trustee(where applicable)

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Eligibility for Candidates

A Canadian citizenAt least 18 years of ageA resident of the Town of East Gwillimbury or the owner or tenant of land, or their spouseNot legally prohibited from votingNot disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

School TrusteeCouncil

A Canadian citizenAt least 18 years of ageA resident of the area of jurisdiction of the BoardEligible to be an elector for the School BoardNot legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

A candidate must meet all of the requirements listed below

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Who can Vote?

A Canadian citizen

At least 18 years of age

A resident of the Town of East Gwillimbury, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Town of East Gwillimbury or their spouse

Not legally prohibited from voting

In order to vote you must meet all of the requirements listed below

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Voter Notification Card

Voter Notification Card Voters listConfirms you are on the voters list

The card is sent out to people who are on the voters list before election day with information on where and when to vote

Being on the voters list makes it easier to vote in elections

Check if you are on the voters list at www.voterlookup.ca

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Voter IdentificationSupporting identification that shows your name and address

*If your name is on the voters list and you don’t have identification, you can fill out and sign a declaration at the voting location so that you can vote

An Ontario driver’s licenceAn Ontario Health Card (only if it has your name and address)A mortgage, lease or rental agreementAn insurance policyA credit card statementA bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV

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How do I Vote?

Arrive at your designated voting location

Election staff will give you a ballot and instructions on how to fill it out

1. Show your voter notification card to the election staff

2. Show your identification to the election staff

3. Election staff will check if you are on the voters list

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More Information

Town of East Gwillimbury19000 Leslie StreetSharon, Ontario L0G 1V0905-478-4282www.eastgwillimbury.ca

The Regional Municipality of York17250 Yonge StreetNewmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z11-877-464-9675www.york.ca