TWOMO Election – District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

TWOMO Election 2022

Notice of Nominations To All residents of the Territory Without Municipal Organization within the District of the Parry Sound Pursuant to Section 3.1(2) of Ontario regulation 278/98, under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act, there will be an election for two (2) representatives on the Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board to represent the Territory Without Municipal Organization of Area 7, effective January 1, 2023. The District Social Services Administration Board for the District of Parry Sound is seeking Nominations for Representation of the Territory Without Municipal Organization (Area 7). The Territory Without Municipal Organization includes the following geographic townships: Henvey, Blair, Mowat, Wallbridge, Brown, Wilson, East Mills, McConkey, Hardy, Patterson, Pringle, Lount, Harrison, part of Shawanaga and Laurier Nominee Qualifications A person is eligible to be a DSSAB member representing the Territory Without Municipal Organization if they are: a permanent resident of the Territory Without Municipal Organization; or an owner or tenant of property in the Territory Without Municipal Organization; or the spouse or partner of an owner or tenant of property in the Territory Without Municipal Organization. There are some regulated conditions under which you may be disqualified from being a candidate. Persons interested in being a candidate should contact the Board office to verify their eligibility status and should click on the “TWOMO Election” tab at the top of this page where nomination papers can be viewed and copied. Information concerning the election process, Board member responsibilities, the number of meetings and remuneration can also be seen online by going to the “TWOMO Election” tab. Nomination papers must be in by no later than 2:00 PM on August 19, 2022.

The TWOMO Election in the District of Parry Sound
Member municipalities within the social service board district appoint Council members to represent them on the Board. However, Territories Without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) must elect their representatives to sit on the Board. There are two (2) members on the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board (PSDSSAB) who represent the Territory Without Municipal Organization in the District of Parry Sound. On October 24^th, 2022 these members are to be elected by qualified electors for a four (4) year term commencing on January 1, 2023. A qualified elector must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and a permanent resident in the Territory Without Municipal Organization or an owner or tenant of land there or the spouse of such an owner or tenant. The voter’s list should be received by September 1^st. At that point Individuals who believe that they are qualified electors for the TWOMO election can e-mail the undersigned at twomo@psdssab.org or call the office at 705 746-7777 Ext. 5290 to inquire if they are on the voter’s list. Applications to amend the voter’s list can be mailed or e-mailed to qualified electors. The Territory Without Municipal Organization includes the following geographic townships:

Henvey, Blair, Mowat, Wallbridge, Brown, Wilson, East Mills, McConkey, Hardy, Patterson, Pringle, Lount, Harrison, part of Shawanaga and Laurier

The Vote by Mail Process
The PSDSSAB uses a vote by mail process for its TWOMO election. This means that each elector will receive, by mail, a ballot, an inner ballot envelope, a voter qualification declaration and a prepaid business reply envelope. The completed ballot is sealed in the inner envelope and then placed in the prepaid envelope. The completed declaration is placed separately in the prepaid envelope. Business reply envelopes can be sent by return mail to the PSDSSAB offices at 1 Beechwood Drive, Parry Sound. Envelopes must be received at the Board offices by no later than 8:00 PM on October 24^th, 2022.

How to Become a Candidate
If you are a qualified elector for the TWOMO election then you are eligible to be elected to the Board. There are some legislated conditions under which you could be disqualified from being a candidate. If you are interested in being a candidate you should contact the Board office to verify your eligibility status and to obtain a Nomination Paper. You should also refer to our Candidate Campaign Guide, our Candidate Information Guide and the TWOMO Election Procedures for additional information. All nominations must be received in the Board office by no later than 2:00 PM on Friday, August 19^th, 2022. If there are no more than two individuals nominated, then they will be acclaimed to the two positions on the Board and no election will be held.

Salter Hayden
Returning Officer
TWOMO Election