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Election Employment Application Form

To apply to work the 2018 Municipal Election, please complete the application form below. To be considered to work the municipal election you must attend a mandatory training session.

Please note that residents of the Town of Lincoln may be given priority in the hiring process. If you are from another municipality nearby, we encourage you to also apply to work for your own municipal election. 

This application closes on August 6, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Personal Information
Are you over the age of 18? *
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Questionnaire

Please check yes or no as it applies to you.

Are you a candidate or spouse or child of a candidate running in the 2018 Municipal Election in the Town of Lincoln? *
Have you worked in a federal, provincial or municipal election before? *
Do you have a valid driver’s license and a car OR reliable transportation at your disposal on voting day? *
Do you speak any other language(s) besides English? *
Position Preference

Please rank the position that you would like to work in order of preference (1 being most preferred, 3 being least preferred). See full job descriptions below for reference. 

Position requires administrative skills. Duties include: assist with set up, opening and closing of the voting location; assist the DRO with processing the voters; present eligible electors with a ballot; update the Voters List as electors are processed.
Position requires administrative skills. Duties include: assist with voting location set up, opening and closing procedures; receive electors who wish to be added to the Voters List or amend their information; complete and sign the appropriate forms for qualified electors; administer oaths if required; present eligible electors with a ballot.
Position requires strong customer service skills. Duties include: assist with voting location set up, opening and closing procedures; ensure efficient movement of voters in and out of the voting location; answer questions about required voter identification; provide support in entering or exiting the polling place to those who need assistance.
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I declare that the information provided by me in this application for employment is, to the best of my knowledge, an accurate statement of facts. I understand that falsified statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause of dismissal. *


Note:
*The telephone numbers of election personnel will be shared with voting place staff for contact purposes only.
*Election personnel are asked to vote on one of the scheduled advance voting days or use the Internet voting method.
*This job application is available in alternative formats, or accessible communication supports, upon request.

The information gathered is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

Integrity Commissioner

Integrity Commissioner

On October 2, 2017, Council adopted a Code of Conduct for the Mayor and Members of Council which recommended appointing an Integrity Commissioner. Council also approved the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner on May 22, 2018 whose role is to provide advice, assistance and training to Council and investigate and assess complaints regarding an alleged breach of the Council Code of Conduct.

Third-Party Advertising FAQs

Third-Party Advertising FAQs

Q. What is a third party advertisement?

A. A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a candidate in the election, or a "yes" or "no" answer to a question on the ballot.

Third party advertisements do not include:

Third-Party Advertising

Third Party Advertising 

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 now includes rules for third party advertising.

If you wish to file your Third Party Notice of Registration Form you are required book an appointment in advanced with the election coordinator by calling 905-563-8205 ext. 504 or email 


A third party advertisement is:

Voter FAQs

FAQs for Voters

Q. When is Voting Day?

A. Voting day is Monday, October 22, 2018. The Town of Lincoln will also be holding advance voting days on October 13 - 17, 2018. As well, electors will have the opportunity to cast their ballot through internet voting between October 3, 2018 and October 17, 2018.

Q. When are Voting Hours on Voting Day?

A. Voting hours on Voting Day are between 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Q. Who is eligible to vote?

Important Dates for Voters

Important Dates for Voters
 

Voter's List: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

  • Voter's list available to certified candidates
  • Revision Period Begins, Voter's list available at Town Hall and library branches for supervised viewing of one's own information
  • Electors completing the prescribed form (EL15) and presenting appropriate identification may update or add their name to the voters' list. We encourage all electors to check that they are on the voter's list!
     

Internet Voting: Oct. 3-17, 2018

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Potential Candidates

Q How do I file nomination papers?

Important Dates

Important Dates for Candidates

 

Nomination Period Begins: Tuesday, May 1, 2018

  • First day a person wishing to run for elected office and who is qualified to hold that office at the time of being nominated (subject to the Act) can file a nomination paper

  • First day notice of registration as a third party advertiser can be filed

  • Campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed

About Lincoln

Lincoln is located in the heart of Niagara region, with one of the most diverse economies in Niagara. Serving the communities of Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan, Campden, Tintern, and Rockway. Our towns and villages are filled with over 50 wineries, fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers, heritage sites, and natural attractions such as the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.

4800 South Service Road
Beamsville, Ontario
L0R 1B1

TEL: 905-563-8205
FAX: 905-563-6566
After-Hours: 905-641-0971
info@lincoln.ca
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