The Township of Ramara will be using telephone/internet voting in 2018.
Eligible electors must be on the Voters' List in order to receive their personalized Voter Information Letter which includes your PIN, internet voting website address and 1-800- number to use phone voting, phone assistance and other election information.
Telephone or Internet voting is easy and convenient. Voters can vote from anywhere at any time between 12:00 a.m. October 12, 2018 and October 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Here's how it works…….
VOTE BY INTERNET | VOTE BY TELEPHONE |
- Open up the Internet
- In the address bar, type in the internet voting website address provided in your Voter Information Letter
- The website will display the Township's name and the timeframe for voting. Click “Continue" to proceed to vote
- When prompted enter the PIN provided in your Voter Information Letter and your date of birth.
- Click the box below to confirm you are not a robot. You may be prompted with a Human Interface Challenge (click all the squares in which the specified item appears)
- Once validated, you will be presented with the positions you are eligible to vote for (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and/or School Board Trustee)
- Click “View Ballot" for each position to cast your vote.
- You will be given the opportunity to confirm or change each selection before submitting your vote for each position
- When finished voting, click “Logout" or exit out of the internet
- Your ballot has been cast
| Dial the 1-800 number provided in your Voter Information Letter When prompted, enter your PIN provided in your Voter Information Letter and your date of birth.
You will then hear the first race and the associated list of candidates for your ward You will be prompted to select your candidate of choice by pressing the number corresponding to the candidate; (e.g. to select Candidate XYZ press 5 to select Candidate ABC press 6) Your selection will be confirmed after each selection and you will be given the opportunity to change or confirm your selection You will be able to repeat the list anytime for clarification. You will then hear a message thanking you for voting and the Voters' List will reflect that you have voted and no further access to the system will be permitted. For more information, click on the link for Vote by Phone Instructions
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Assistance will be provided at the Help Centres for:
- Questions regarding the election
- Checking Voters' List to ensure that you are registered to vote
- Receiving or replacing a PIN;
- Assistance with voting
Voter Help Line
If you have any questions contact the Voter Help Line,
705-484-5374 or 1-800-663-4054
October 12, 15 and 16 9:00AM to 4:30PM
October 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
October 18 and 19 9:00AM to 4:30PM
October 20 10:00AM to 1:00PM
October 22, Election Day 9:00AM to 8:00PM
If you do not have access to a computer to vote online
or you require assistance with electronic voting, please
come to the Administration Centre,
2297 Highway 12, Brechin,
during the following dates and times:
October 12, 15 and 16 9:00AM to 4:00PM
October 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
October 18 and 19 9:00AM to 4:00PM
October 20 10:00AM to 1:00PM
October 22, Election Day 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Ontario residents, corporations and trade unions that will incur expenses for advertisements related to the promotion, support or opposition of a candidate, or take a position on a “yes” or “no” question on the ballot, in any broadcast, print, electronic, or other medium must register as a third party advertiser. A registered third party is subject to many of the requirements as that of a candidate including filing registration papers, expense limits, financial statements, and are subject to the municipal election sign by-law.
No paid election advertising outside of a candidate or registered third party is permitted.
Who can register as a third party advertiser?The following persons and entities are permitted to file a notice of registration:
• An individual who is normally a resident in Ontario.
• A corporation that carries on business in Ontario.
• A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.
Who cannot register as a third party advertiser?The following are not permitted to register as a Third Party Advertiser:
• Individuals who have filed nomination papers with the Municipal Clerk or designate;
• Federal and provincial political parties, constituency associations, registered candidates and leadership contestants; and,
• Federal and provincial governments, a municipality or school board.
Third party advertisers may not spend more than the limit calculated by the Clerk using a formula established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The limit is determined using the total number of electors identified on the Voters' List as of Nomination Day in 2014. The limit will be identified on a Certificate of Maximum Permitted Expenses and will be issued on or before September 25, 2018.
Third party advertisers can only incur expenses during the campaign period, which begins on the day the third party advertiser registers with the Clerk and ends on December 31, 2018.
A third party may register with the Clerk’s Department from May 1, 2018 to October 19, 2018. Further information and registration packages will be made available prior to May 1, 2018.
Third Party Campaign FinancesAn individual, corporation, or trade union cannot raise or spend any money on third party advertisements that will appear during an election in the Township of Ramara until they have registered as a third party and opened a bank account exclusively for the purposes of the election campaign.
Registered third parties are responsible for keeping records of the financial activities related to their campaign and are required to keep these records until November 2022 when the next council or school board takes office.
Third Party Financial ContributionsCampaign contributions are any money, goods or services that are given to a registered third party for use in their campaign, including money and goods that a third party contributes to their own campaign. Registered third parties must issue a receipt for every contribution they receive. The receipt should show who made the contribution, the date, and the value of the contribution.
The following persons and entities
may make a contribution to a registered third party:
• Any person who is a resident of Ontario.
• A corporation that carries on business in Ontario.
• A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.
• The registered third party and, in the case of an individual, his or her spouse.
The following persons and entities
shall not make a contribution to a registered third party:
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party.
• A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act.
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or a local board.
Individuals may contribute a total of $1,200 to a registered third party in relation to third party advertisements that appear during an election in the Township of Ramara. Individuals may not contribute more than $5,000 in total to two or more registered third parties registered in the Township of Ramara.
Contributions greater than $25 may not be made in cash. All contributions above $25 must be made by cheque, money order, or by a method that clearly shows where the funds come from.
Registered third parties are required to inform each of their contributors of these contribution limits.Third Party Financial statementsRegistered third parties are responsible for filing a complete and accurate financial statement by
Friday, March 29, 2019, at 2 pm. The statement covers the period from the day the registered third party filed their Notice of Registration until December 31, 2018.
Third Party Campaigning and Sign RestrictionsPlease refer to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for regulations.
Also view Ramara's
Election Sign Bylaw 2018.17