Candidate Information

Becoming a Candidate

Becoming an Elected Official/Member of Council is a great way to serve your community, but it requires a lot of time and effort. This information guide gives you some information on what may be expected and required as you decide on whether to run for the upcoming municipal election.

Guide for Potential Candidates in Municipal Elections

Filing Your Nomination

To file your nomination, you must make an appointment with the Clerk’s office at elections@russell.ca to file the following in person with the Municipal Clerk:

• A completed Nomination Form (Form 1).
• The nomination fee. For the purpose of clause 33 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, the prescribed nomination filing fee is $100 except for the office of head of council of a municipality, in which case the filing fee is $200. O. Reg. 150/18, s. 1.
• A completed Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)

At the end of your campaign (only), you must file the following with the Municipal Clerk at elections@russell.ca:

• A completed Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate (Form 4)

Note: The filing fee is payable by cash, certified cheque, money order or electronic payment if specified by the Clerk. Candidates will be required to provide proof of identity. Only forms with original signatures filed in person by the candidate or by an agent will be accepted. Nominations papers are to be accompanied by 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors (Form 2). The requirement to submit 25 signatures does not apply to candidates running for school board trustee positions or candidates running for police village of Russell trustee positions.

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