The Regional Municipality of Durham yesterday announced that it is now accepting nominations for the position of Regional Chair.
The incumbent is John Henry.
A statement said the regional clerk is receiving nominations for the Regional Chair position from now until August 19 at 2 pm.
In-person filing of nominations will be by appointment. Contact clerks@durham.ca to schedule an appointment. Nominations may also be submitted electronically via elections@durham.ca for instructions for electronic submission.
Every person who wishes to be a candidate for Regional Chair must file their nomination paper with the regional clerk, as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
The Regional Clerk will answer any questions related to the nomination process for the office of the Regional Chair. For more information, visit durham.ca/elections.