Election season's officially started for Ontario's municipalities.
As of today, nominations are being accepted for potential councillors, mayors, or school board trustees, with the same rules applying for elections across the province.
Noting a candidates' guide can be found on the municipal website, Wawa Clerk Cathy Cyr explains there are a few basic requirements to run.
Cyr notes there are some things that disqualify people from running, including if they're serving a sentence in a correctional institution, were convicted of "corrupt practices" per the Municipal Act, failed to file financial statements in the last municipal election, or if they currently hold certain government jobs, including municipal employees - they could take a leave of absence during their candidacy.
As for filing your nomination, Cyr explains it is simple: obtain the forms from the municipal office or website, fill them out, then bring them in.
Cyr notes there's a cost to file your nomination: $100 for prospective councillors or school board trustees and $200 for mayoral candidates.
Prospective candidates have until 2 pm on August 19th to file, with candidates to be certified August 22nd.
The municipal election date is October 22nd.