Municipal Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION (Form 20)
Town of Morden
Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Town of Morden will be taken to elect Mayor & Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:
| For the offices of Councillor | For the office of Mayor |
|---|---|
| Minaker, Brian | Wiebe, Ken |
| Salmonson, Bruce | Wilson, Douglas |
| Driedger, Patrick | |
| Frost, Doug | |
| Wiebe, Irvin | |
| Labelle, Jacques | |
| Hildebrand, Hank | |
| Butler, Maurice | |
| Hosea, Wayne | |
| Clayson, Nick | |
| Francis, Heather | |
| Rex, Beverly | |
| Laverty, Lenore | |
| Link, Cheryl A. |
VOTING PLACES
Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 27th day of October 2010 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: Morden Community Centre.
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 Morden Friendship Centre and will be open on the following day, Friday, October 22nd, 2010 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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.
- Tabor Home – 230–9th Street South
- Boundary Trails Health Centre – Pth #3 & #14
- Legion House 1 & 2 – 265–275 North Railway Street.
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 195 Stephen Street, Fax: 822-6494.
If applying in person*, a voter may apply between October 4th and October 20th.
*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 29th and October 15th.
**A voter applying by mail of fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.
ADDITIONS TO THE VOTERS LIST AND/OR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION REQUESTS
In accordance with the Municipal Councils and School Boards Election Act, The Town of Morden Voters List is open for changes or revisions.
- Any person who is eligible to vote in municipal elections in the Town of Morden can have her/his name added to the Voters List, or have any information about the voter on the Voters List Corrected.
- Any person can request to have her/his name and address obscured from the Voters List.
To implement the above, a written request must be submitted to the Senior Election Oficial, in person, by e-mail, fax or mail to:
Town of Morden, 195 Stephen Street, Morden MB, R6M 1V3
Phone: 822-4434 Fax: 822-6494
E-mail: drherntier@goinet.ca
No changes can be made to the Voters List after September 21, 2010.
The General Election will take place on October 27, 2010
CANDIDATE ORIENTATION SESSION 
This session was for individuals who wanted to have some sense of what a person is getting into when agreeing to be a candidate for Morden Council. How often do meetings take place? What responsibilities will I have? How much (or little) am I compensated for all my time? An orientation session took place on September 1st, 2010 in the Council Chambers. Click here for a downloadable copy of the Candidate Orientation Presentation from that evening. The presentation includes topics such as legislative requirements, roles of Council and administration, time commitments, how the Town operates, and compensation for Council positions.
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS - TOWN OF MORDEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days:
September 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 during regular office hours at the Morden Town Offices,
195 Stephen Street, Morden MB, nominations will be received for the offices of Mayor and (6) Councillors for the Town of Morden.
The nomination deadline is September 21, 2010 at 4:30 P.M. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day. It is to be noted that this is also the deadline for the filing of candidate registrations.
All nominations shall be made in writing on the prescribed form and shall be signed by not less than 25 eligible voters of the authority. Each nomination must also be accompanied by the candidate's declaration of qualification.
Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the dates and hours specified, by an agent or by faxing to 204.822.6494.
Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents or not properly filed will be rejected.
Nomination papers and the required documents may be picked up at the Morden Town Offices during regular office hours beginning August 30, 2010.
Dennis Herntier, Senior Election Official
Town of Morden
204.242.2005
CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION PERIOD
The campaign and registration period for candidates for the position of COUNCILLOR for the Town of Morden begins June 30, 2010.
Forms and information may be picked up at the Town of Morden Administration Office, 195 Stephen St., during regular office hours beginning June 30, 2010.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact:
Dennis Herntier, Senior Election Official
Town of Morden
204.242.2005
drherntier@goinet.ca
2010 MORDEN ENUMERATION
Enumeration for preparation of the Voters List for the October 27, 2010 election of Mayor and Councillors for the Town of Morden will begin on May 26th, 2010 and continue for approximately 3 weeks. You will be contacted by an enumerator to ensure that your name and address appears correctly on the Voters List.
If you are not at home when the enumerator calls, a note will be left in your mail box. The note will have the name and phone number of your enumerator. Please call with your information as soon as possible. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Dennis Herntier - Senior Election Officer, Town of Morden
2010 ELECTION
Additions to the Voters List & Personal Security Protection Requests. If you have moved into Morden or moved within Morden since May 2007, your information on the List of Voters will not be current.
Timelines for the 2010 Election
May 1 Campaign period and registration period begins for candidtates for Mayor
June 30 Campaign period and registration period begins for candidtates for Councillors
August 27 Nomination Papers ready to be picked up
September 15-17, 20, 21 Nomination Papers will be accepted
September 22 Candidtates may withdraw their nominations
October 22 Advance Voting 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Morden Friendship Centre
October 27 ELECTION DAY 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Morden Recreation Centre
Questions? Contact Dennis Herntier, Senior Election Officer
Town of Morden - (204) 242-2005 or Email
Manitoba Government Election Information
- GUIDEBOOK - Click on this link for the full guidebook which includes the new campaign finance rules.
- Municipal & School Board Elections
- Municipal Elections - Time to get running - Brochure
Elections Every Four Years
Elections in local authorities are held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. The next election will take place in October 2010.
Last Elections
In 2006, our last election year, the Town of Morden went to the polls to elect a Mayor and six Councillors on October 25, 2006. A door-to-door enumeration to update the voters list was conducted. Click here for the results.
Eligibility to Vote
To be eligible to vote, one must be a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age and be a resident of or own property in the town for at least six months prior to the date of the election. If you are missed during enumeration, this does not mean that you cannot vote. A date will be advertised when you can examine your information on the Voters List. You may also register at the polls on the day of the election. You must present identification in order to register.
Personal Security Protection
Voters requiring Personal Security Protection may apply to the Senior Election Official (SEO) to have their name obscured from the Voters List. Such persons will be required to apply to the SEO who will assign them a Personal Security Certificate and a voting number. They will be issued a Personal Security envelope, which they will use to cast their ballots. Click here for a copy of the Public Notice - Personal Security Protection Requests for the 2010 Election.
Physical Disablility
Voters who cannot make it to the polls due to a physical disability, may apply to the SEO to vote at home.Full-time caregivers of disabled people may also apply to be considered Homebound Voters.In these instances, the SEO will contact the individuals and make arrangements for them to vote in their homes.
Eligibility to be a Candidate
To qualify to be nominated as a candidate, a person must be a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age, and must be a resident of or own property in the Town of Morden for at least six months prior to the date of the election. The nomination period begins on the 42nd day before the election and ends on the 36th day before the election.For 2006, these dates were September 13th and September 19th. All nominations must be supported by at least 25 names of eligible voters whose names appear on the Voters List.Candidates are advised to provide more than 25 names to ensure that at least 25 can be verified. Click here for more information on running for Council.
Advance Polls
Advance polls are held approximately one week prior to the election.Anyone may vote at the advance polls.
Voting Polls
On voting day all polls are located at the Morden Recreation Complex.A Moving Poll will visit Boundary Trails Health Centre, Legion House 1 & 2, and Tabor Home and Apartments, to facilitate voting for these residents.