Councillor Jane McGillivray has resigned from Council due to family reasons. If you think you may be ready to fill that seat, we ask you to step forward. We are a busy council with lots happening.

call for nominations

for one (1) Vacant Council Seat

Municipality of the Town of North West River

Nominations of candidates for election to the Council for the Municipality of North West River will be received between the hours of:

9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday June 7th, and Wednesday June 8th 2022

At the Town Office, 1 Mission Road, North West River, NL.

Nominations shall be in writing and state the name and civic address of the candidate and shall be signed by the Proposer and Seconder both of whom shall be present together with the candidate who shall sign also signifying his or her acceptance. In the event, that a candidate cannot be present for his/her nomination, his/her proposer and seconder can complete the required form.

Every candidate for Election to the Council shall, at the time of his or her nomination, deposit with the Returning Officer the non-refundable sum of ten dollars ($10.00).

The qualifications of a candidate for election to council are as follows:

1. Canadian Citizen of the full age of eighteen years.

2. Resident of the municipality or area for at lease 30 days immediately prior to the date set for the nomination period.

3. Not indebted to the Council for any arrears of taxes or other changes.

4. Not otherwise disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act.

If required, a by-election will be held June 28th between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, with voting taking place at the Town Office Building, Council Chambers.

Cardella McAulay
Returning Officer