Municipal Elections

The current term of Council is from November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026 with the next election scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026. Municipal Elections are conducted directly by our Member Municipalities. 

Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Period Policy

In order to comply with Section 88.18 of the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, which amended the Municipal Elections Act, the County of Wellington has established rules and procedures with respect to the use of municipal resources during an election campaign period.

Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Period Policy

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

As a mandatory requirement of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Wellington County Municipalities have appointed a Joint Compliance Audit Committee that will serve for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

The purpose of the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee is to:

  • Receive reports from the Municipal Clerks with any exceedances of contributions and decide whether to commence legal proceedings;
  • Consider applications for a compliance audit made by electors and decide whether there are reasonable grounds to request an audit;
  • Receive the Auditor’s report and determine whether legal proceedings should be commenced;
  • Provide recommendations as to whether there were reasonable grounds for the compliance audit and whether cost recovery should be requested if no reasonable grounds for the compliance audit were found.