Procedures & Resources

2026 Municipal Election Procedures

The 2026 Municipal Election in Thames Centre will be conducted through telephone and internet voting. The 2026 Municipal Election Procedures outline how the election will be administered in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

These procedures were approved by the Municipal Clerk on April 9, 2026. The original is available for public inspection from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. located at the Municipal Office, 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON.

Role of Council Members

The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has published a document called The Municipal Councillors Guide.  This guide provides an overview of the many duties and challenges elected officials at the municipal level may face.

It is anticipated that an updated guide will be provided by the MMAH in April of 2026.  Should this happen the information and links will be updated. 

AMCTO Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections

Candidates must also have regard to the needs of electors with disabilities. Campaign offices, election materials and canvassing should all be reviewed in order to ensure that they are fully accessible. Here is the link to the AMCTO’s Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections.

Notices:

Notice of Nomination for Office

Water Billing Insert - Election Notice

Previous Municipal Election:

View 2022 Election Results

View past elected Council Members from 1988 to 2018

Other Resources:

• Province of Ontario Municipal Elections Website
• Municipal Elections Act, 1996
• Ontario Regulation 303/13 under the Municipal Elections Act
• Ontario Regulation 101/97 under the Municipal Elections Act
• Municipal Act, 2001
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario: Municipal Elections

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