Wawa and Chapleau have each launched search efforts for a new councillor.
In Chapleau, the search is prompted by the resignation of deputy mayor Rick Smith in late October, with Chapleau Town Council deciding to accept expressions of interest - those eligible to hold elected municipal office under Ontario's Municipal Elections Act can send in their name and a brief bio of related experience by emailing cao@chapleau.ca by 4 pm on January 11th.
In Wawa, the search stems from the resignation of Mayor Ron Rody at the end of November - while Council appointed Councillor Pat Tait to serve out the remainder of the term as mayor, it still leaves a vacant seat on Council, who elected to make a call for expressions of interest - that application process is now open until 2 pm on January 19th, with Council to interview and then select an appointee from the candidates in a special meeting on January 25th.
An application form can be found on the municipal website, along with details for applying.