Notice of Election
Notice is hereby given that the voters of Municipality of Boissevain-Morton will be taken to elect six Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:
For the offices of Councillor:
1. Rob Adams
2. Rhonda Coupland
3. R. George Heide
4. Mike McCallum
5. Eric Reichert
6. David Stead
7. Calvin Treichel
VOTING PLACES
Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 26th day of October 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at: Council Chambers, 420 South Railway St, Boissevain, MB.
IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example: driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.
ADVANCE VOTING
For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Municipal Office, 420 South Railway Street, Boissevain, MB and will be open during the following day, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
MOBILE VOTING
For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following health care facilities on election day:
1. Westview Lodge Between the hours of 9 am to 10 am
2. Boissevain Hospital Between the hours of 10 am to 11 am
3. Cherry Creek Place Between the hours of 11 am to 12 pm
APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE
A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at the Municipal Office, 420 South Railway, Boissevain, MB.
If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 28, 2022 and October 23, 2022.
* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.
If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 28, 2022 and October 23, 2022.
** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.
Leo Poulin
Senior Election Official
Municipality of Boissevain-Morton
Phone: 204-534-2433
Interested in Running for Council?
The Municipality of Boissevain-Morton has seven elected positions: one mayor and six councillors. This group is known as council. The mayor is chair of council and represents the entire Municipality.
What are the qualifications to be mayor or a councillor?
You must be:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years of age on Election Day
- A voter in the municipality (you are a resident or own property for six months prior to the date of the election)
Why would you want to be mayor or a councillor?
- You care about your community
- You want to make your community better
- You want to serve and give back
- You want to make a difference
- You want to help set direction for the community
| Key Dates at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration | Mayor: May 1 to September 20, 2022 Councillor: June 30 to September 20, 2022 |
| Nomination | September 14 – 20, 2022 |
| Campaign Period | Mayor: May 1 to March 31, 2023 Councillor: June 30 to March 31, 2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | September 21, 2022 |
| Election Day | October 26, 2022 |
| Filing of Election Finance Statements | No later than 210 days (May 24, 2023) after the election |
Senior Election Official
The election in the Municipality is handled by a Senior Election Official or SEO, with assistance from office staff. Council has appointed Leo Poulin as SEO. He can be reached by email at admin@boissevain.ca.
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What are the responsibilities of a council?
Council sets direction for the municipality. Council develops and approves by-laws and policies that help in the decision-making process in a consistent and transparent manner. Duties also include being present at hearings for various initiatives, such as the annual financial plan hearing, and to make decisions on subdivision and variation applications.
Administratively, the Chief Administrative Officer is the main contact with council members and oversees senior staff.
What are the time demands to be a mayor or a councillor?
As a member of council, you will serve a four-year term to 2026. Your term officially begins at noon on October 27, 2022.
Meetings of Council
Each council member is expected to attend regular council, held on the third Thursday in December and January, and every three weeks after that. In July and August, council has only one council meeting per month. Meetings commence at 8:00 am and last between 3 and 5 hours.
Council members are expected to prepare for the meetings by reading the agenda package and reports prior to the meeting. This can take between 1-2 hours per council meeting.
Please note that the council meeting schedule is set by municipal by-law, and a new council is able to change the meeting dates and times to accommodate new council members if needed.
Committee Meetings
Each council member is typically appointed to 2 or more committees that have Municipal representation. These committees may meet monthly or quarterly or on an as needed basis. These meetings are often in the evenings Monday through Thursday.
Other Time Commitments
Council members may feel inclined to support community events such as parades, Christmas parties, and staff/volunteer recognition events as well. Speaking with the public is an important responsibility of council members. Council members will likely receive some phone calls and direct emails, but are just as likely to be approached at the grocery store or a sporting event.
The demands on the time of a council member ebbs and flows throughout the year and throughout the four-year term. Orientation, committee meetings, long term planning, public hearings and budget meetings are all examples of an additional time commitment. Council members claim compensation for these meetings.
Conferences and training workshops play an important role in training new council members and developing a network of contacts to help council discover the various “best practices” used by other municipalities in Manitoba. Council members claim compensation for these meetings.
How much time does that add up to on a monthly basis?
Meetings of council and committees and conversations with citizens generally take between 10 to 20 hours a month. A typical council member attends approximately 7 days away annually for conferences. All attendance at conferences is optional.
Do I get paid to be mayor or a councillor?
- Council members are compensated monthly. Annual indemnity is $12,324.55 for Councillors and $13,985.95 for the Mayor, plus the cost of Blue Cross or additional salary (includes regular council meetings and budget meetings).
- Committee and conference work is compensated at a rate of $200 per day (4 hours or more), $100 per ½ day (2 hours or more), $50 per ¼ day (for periods less than 2 hours). These rates are outlined in By-law No. 2018-19.