News Release: March 13, 2018
Interested in Being a Candidate for the Position of the Peel Regional Chair?
Attend a Candidate Information Session on April 10
BRAMPTON, ON. (Mar. 12, 2018) – In this year’s municipal election on October 22, eligible Peel residents will have an opportunity to vote for the Peel Regional Chair for the first time. The names of the candidates for the position of the Chair will be on the ballot, and Peel electors will vote for their preferred candidate.
The Region of Peel and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will be holding a Candidate Information Session that will cover key information about becoming a candidate for the position of the Peel Regional Chair.
| When: | Tuesday, April 10, 2018 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Where: | Region of Peel Council Chamber 5th Floor, Suite A, 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton |
The session is open to Peel residents who are interested in being a candidate for the position of the Peel Regional Chair. It will provide information on:
- Regional Chair’s role and duties
- Who can run for the Peel Regional Chair
- Roles and responsibilities of elected officials
- Nomination process and key dates
- General campaign rules
- Campaign and election finances
- Candidate and third party advertiser duties
- Compliance and enforcement
- Voters’ list and proxy voting
- Scrutineers and recounts
Registration is not required.
Media Contacts:
Tatiana MarmoraCommunication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-791-7800, ext. 5808
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
