City Inviting Applications for the Office of Councillor Ward 1
Jun 25, 2014
For immediate release
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
City Inviting Applications for the Office of Councillor Ward 1
The City of Greater Sudbury Council has declared the office of Councillor, Ward 1, to be vacant. As required by legislation, Council is seeking eligible applications to fill the position. Citizens who are interested in serving on Council until November 30, 2014, and who meet the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for appointment, individuals must meet the following qualifications:
· Reside in the City of Greater Sudbury or is the owner or tenant of land in the City of Greater Sudbury or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
· Be a Canadian citizen;
· Be at least 18 years old;
· Not be prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law; and
· Not be disqualified by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or any other Act from holding office.
The Nominating Committee of Council will consider each applicant's qualifications and look for knowledge of municipalities and municipal operations as well as related governance experience, either by way of service on a prior Council, or on a public or private sector Board. Applicants will be asked to state their intentions in the 2014 municipal election.
Application packages are available at the City Clerk’s Office at 200 Brady Street, Sudbury, online at www.greatersudbury.ca (Inside City Hall) or may be requested by email from clerks@greatersudbury.ca
Applicants must attend at the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, July 4 at 2 p.m. in order to complete the application process by swearing their declaration of qualification and providing proof of identity. A successful candidate will be selected at a Nominating Committee meeting on July 8, 2014.
For more information on this position and the application process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling 3-1-1 or by emailing clerks@greatersudbury.ca
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