October 2014 | 2 Town of Newmarket Mayor Regional and Local Councillor Ward Councillors Elected every four years

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

October 2014 | 4 Newmarket Committees Committee of the Whole Town Council Advisory Committees Accessibility Advisory Committee, Audit Committee, Bogart Creek Restoration Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Compliance Audit Committee, Elman W. Campbell Museum Board, Heritage Newmarket, Inclusivity Advisory Committee, Main Street District Business Improvement Area, Newmarket Arts Council Task Force, Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee, Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee, Newmarket Public Library Board, Newmarket Public Library- Town of Newmarket Council Joint Task Force, Newmarket Sports Hall of Fame Committee, Property Standards/Appeals/Fence viewers, Site Plan Review Committee, Street Naming Committee, VivaNext Implementation Strategy Task Force

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 Committees Committee of the Whole Council Public feedback

October 2014 | 7 Your Voice in Newmarket Attend a meeting Make a Deputation Contact your Council Member

October 2014 | 8 Newmarket Budget Process Council sets budget targets Staff in each department prepare budget Council reviews budget Public input sessions on budget Council discussion and approval of budget

October 2014 | 10 Municipal Election Every four years Monday, October 27, 2014 Mayor Regional and Local Councillor Ward 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 Newmarket or the owner or tenants 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 Newmarket, OR a non-resident owner or tenants of land in the Town of Newmarket 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 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 if you are on the voters list at ● Beginning September 2, voters will update their information on the voters list through the Town of Newmarket website

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 Newmarket 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X The Regional Municipality of York Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z