October 2014 | 2 Town of Aurora Mayor Councillors Elected every four years

October 2014 | 3 Aurora Responsibilities Sidewalks, Streetlights Fire Department Local Roads By-Law, Building Permits Parking Services Parks, Recreation, Arenas Events, Culture Libraries Town-Owned Buildings Water Sewers Stormwater Management Waste Collection

October 2014 | 4 Aurora Committees Committee of the Whole Committees Appointed by Council Town Council Aurora Public Library, Nokiidaa Trail Committee, Joint Council Committee External Boards and Committees Accessibility Advisory Committee, Audit Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Property Standards Committee, Trails and Active Transportation Committee

October 2014 | 5 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

October 2014 | 6 How Decisions Get Made Staff policy development Advisory Committees Committee of the Whole Council Public feedback Boards

October 2014 | 7 Your Voice in Aurora Public Presentation Write your Council Member Delegation to Council Delegation to General or Advisory Committees

October 2014 | 8 Aurora Budget Process Council sets direction, link to Strategic Plan Review of all revenue streams Review of all expenditures Submit Capital and Operating requests Council reviews and finalize budget

October 2014 | 10 Municipal Election Every four years Mayor Councillors School Trustee (where applicable)

October 2014 | 11 Eligibility for Candidates A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the Town of Aurora or the owner or tenant of land, or their spouse Not legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office School Trustee Council A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the area of jurisdiction of the Board Eligible to be an elector for the School Board Not legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office A candidate must meet all of the requirements listed below

October 2014 | 12 Who can Vote? A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the Town of Aurora, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Town of Aurora or their spouse Not legally prohibited from voting In order to vote you must meet all of the requirements listed below

October 2014 | 13 Voter Notification Card Voters list Confirms 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 to see if you are on the voters listwww.voterlookup.ca

October 2014 | 14 Voter Identification Supporting 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 licence An Ontario Health Card (only if it has your name and address) A mortgage, lease or rental agreement An insurance policy A credit card statement A bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV

October 2014 | 15 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

October 2014 | 16 More Information Town of Aurora Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J The Regional Municipality of York Yonge St. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z