Notice of Election

Elections will be held for the following Office:

Councillor, Ward 2   – one (1) to be elected

Voting day is Monday September 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following location:

An Advance Voting Day will be held at the Norwich Community Centre, 53 Stover Street South, Norwich as follows:

Advance Poll – Saturday September 9, 2023  - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Information on where you vote on Election Day will be available on your voter notification card, to be mailed out on approximately August 25, 2023.  If you do not receive your card please contact the Municipal Office, Clerks Department.

 

Electors that are on the Voters’ List and unable to vote on Voting Day or on a day of Advance Voting may apply to obtain a Certificate appointing another eligible elector to vote on their behalf.  Prescribed application forms to appoint such voting proxies are available at the Township of Norwich Clerks’ Department.  All applications must be certified by the Township Clerk (or designate) at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) August 8, 2023 to September 18, 2023.  Certificates will also be issued between the hours of 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. on the date of Advance Vote.  Certificates to vote by Proxy will not be issued after 4:30 p.m. on September 18, 2023.

The Municipal Elections Act requires all voters to present identification before receiving a ballot.  When going to vote, electors should bring their Voter Notification Card along with at least one other piece of prescribed identification that shows your name and qualifying address.  Acceptable identification includes an Ontario Drivers Licence, Photo Health Card, Motor Vehicle Permit, Property Tax Assessment or Utility Bill.  See the Township Website for more information about Voter Identification.

 

To vote in the municipal election, you must be a qualified elector.  That means you must be: