"So You Want to Run for Council?" Candidate Information Sessions
Interested in running for municipal office? Join one of our upcoming Candidate Information Sessions to learn what it takes to serve on Council and better understand the responsibilities of local government.
Session Dates & Locations
April 23
- 2:00 – 4:30 PM at Eganville Arena (178 Jane St., Eganville) - Registration Link Here
- 7:00 – 9:30 PM at Murray Yantha Community Centre (2473 Russett Dr., McNab/Braeside) - Registration Link Here
April 24
- 2:00 – 4:30 PM at Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Rd., Petawawa) - Registration Link Here
- 2:00 – 4:30 PM Virtual Session via Zoom - Registration Link Here
All sessions will cover the same information, so you can attend the one that works best for your schedule.
Guest Speaker
The sessions will be led by Nigel Bellchamber, an experienced municipal professional who has worked in municipal finance with the Ontario government, served as Commissioner of Finance for the City of London, and as Chief Administrative Officer for Middlesex County. He has also trained municipal staff and councils through Amberly Gavel and N.G. Bellchamber & Associates.
What You’ll Learn
Each session will provide an overview of:
- The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
- Council’s roles and responsibilities
- Municipal powers
- Personal responsibility as an elected official
- The public’s role in local government
- The difference between governance and administration
- The impacts of serving on Council on family life
- And more
Registration
Registration is free.
To sign up, contact by email or phone, or register online:
- Email: info@admastonbromley.com
- Phone: (613) 432-2885
- Online registration available through Eventbrite (links above)
