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Mayor

Ward Councillors

Elected every four years

Township of KingTownship Council

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King Responsibilities

Fire and Emergency Services

By-Law Enforcement

Legislative Services Libraries

Museum/Archives

Parks/Trails

Recreation Facilities

Planning New Development

Building Regulations

Heritage Registration/ Designation

Local Roads

Sidewalks

Snow Clearing

Garbage/Waste Collection

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Township of King

Committee of the Whole

Township Committees

King Committees

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)Audit Committee Committee of Adjustment Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC)

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Township Committees

Volunteer on a municipal board or committee

Advise on matters or provide advice to Council

Eligibility requirements to join

Contact the Township for details

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How Decisions get Made

Staff reporting/policy development

Staff Reports Committee of the Whole

Council

Public feedback

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Your Voice in King

Speak at Council public meetings

Deputation at Committee of the Whole meetings (COW)

Write or e-mail your Mayor and/or Local Council Member

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King Budget and Business Plan Process

CouncilWorking Session

Budget and Business Plan Adopted

Budget and Business Plan Tabled

Revisions to Budget and Business Plan

Develop Business Plan

Draft Budget and Business Plan

Staff Discussions

Finance Staff Prepare Draft Budget

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Municipal Election

Every four years

Monday, October 27, 2014

Mayor

Ward Councillors

School Trustee(where applicable)

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Eligibility for Candidates

A Canadian citizenAt least 18 years of ageA resident of the Township of King or the owner or tenant of land, or their spouseNot legally prohibited from votingNot disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

School TrusteeCouncil

A Canadian citizenAt least 18 years of ageA resident of the area of jurisdiction of the BoardEligible to be an elector for the School BoardNot legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

A candidate must meet all of the requirements listed below

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A Canadian citizen

At least 18 years of age

A resident of the Township of King, ORa non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Township of King or their spouse

Not legally prohibited from voting

Who can vote?

YOU MUST BE:

In order to vote you must meet all of the requirements listed below

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Voter Notification Card

Voter Notification Card Voters ListConfirms you are on the voters list

The card is mailed out to people who are on the voters list before election day with information on where and when to vote

Being on the voters list makes it easier to vote

Check if you are on the voters list at www.voterlookup.ca

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Voter IdentificationSupporting identification that shows your name and address

*If your name is on the voters list and you don’t have identification, you can fill out and sign a declaration at your voting location so that you can vote

A valid Ontario driver’s licenceA valid Ontario Health Card (only if it has your name and address)A mortgage, lease or rental agreementAn insurance policyA credit card statementA utility bill such as hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV

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How do I Vote?

Arrive at your designated voting location

Election staff will give you a ballot and instructions on how to fill it out

1. Show your voter notification card to the election staff

2. Show your identification to the election staff

3. Election staff will check if you are on the voters list

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More Information

Township of King2075 King RoadKing City, Ontario L7B 1A1905-833-5321www.king.ca

The Regional Municipality of York17250 Yonge StreetNewmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z11-877-464-9675www.york.ca