1. Candidate Information Session - 2018

2. Introductions Diana Rusnov Director, Legislative Services & City Clerk
Robert Genoway Manager, Elections

3. Important Dates Event Date Nominations May 1 to July 27
Advance Poll Civic Centre
October 5 & 6
Advance Poll 22 Locations
October 13 & 14
Election Day
October 22
Campaign Period Ends
December 31

4. New for 2018 Vote Anywhere on Advance Poll Days
Vote Anywhere in your Ward on Election Day
City of Mississauga’s Campaign Contribution Rebate Program
Online Financial Filing system

5. Vote Anywhere October 5 & 6: electors can vote at the Civic Centre
October 13 & 14: electors can vote at one of 22 locations
October 22: electors can vote at any location in their Ward

6. Campaign Contribution Rebate Program
For eligible contributions to candidates running for municipal council
Minimum contribution = $25
Eligible contributors receive a rebate of 25% up to $150
Candidates must enroll in the program and agree to the terms and conditions

7. Online Financial Filing System
Candidates can manage their campaign finances online
Candidates enrolled in the program must use the online financial filing system

8. Clerk’s Report on Contraventions
The Clerk is required to review Financial Statements and report to the Election Campaign Finances Committee on possible contribution contraventions

9. Filing your Nomination
Dates: May 1 to July 27, 2018 by 2pm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (except on July 27, 2018 when Nominations must be filed by 2pm)
Location: Clerk’s Office
You must bring identification proving your qualifying address – you will be asked to sign off that you presented I.D.

10. Contact Information
Call: VOTE