If you’re thinking of running as a candidate in this fall’s municipal election, the City of Peterborough and the townships of Peterborough County are hosting a free information session in downtown Peterborough at the end of March.
“So, You Want to Run for Council – Candidate 101 Information Session” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is designed for anyone interested in running for municipal council, as well as their spouses or partners, and anyone interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities of municipal council members.
The two-hour session will be led by Nigel Bellchamber, an experienced municipal governance trainer who has worked with elected officials and senior staff across Ontario since 2002.
The session will cover municipal powers, roles and responsibilities, strong mayor powers, the public’s role in local government, the difference between governance and administration, and municipal conflict of interest and other personal responsibilities.
Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, meet others, and learn about the expectations and realities of public office. The session is not a forum to debate political issues and will not deal with the technical aspects of running a campaign.
To reserve a spot at the free session, visit eventbrite.ca/e/1977027727152. Doors open at 6 p.m.
For those unable to attend, the session will also be recorded and posted on the City of Peterborough’s YouTube channel.
The information session takes place a month before the nomination period opens for the October 26 municipal election.
In accordance with provincial legislation, nomination papers can be submitted between Friday, May 1 and Friday, August 21.
