2024-2026 AMO Board of Directors Election
In accordance with AMO By-law No. 1, elections for all open offices to the AMO Board of Directors will occur at the AMO Annual Conference, hosted by the City of Ottawa in August 2024. The Board of Directors is responsible for:
- setting annual strategic objectives;
- setting the annual budget;
- establishing corporate policies/procedures; and
- reviewing, discussing, and approving AMO’s policy and program initiatives.
AMO encourages candidates from across Ontario who reflect the diversity of our residents to seek election to the AMO Board of Directors.
Please review the information below for the Election Guide, nomination requirements, and a List of Certified Candidates which is updated regularly as nominations are received and certified by the Chief Returning Officer.
Election Oversight
AMO Board elections are coordinated by AMO staff and overseen by the City of Brampton Clerk’s Office. The City of Brampton Clerk is the appointed Chief Returning Officer (CRO).
Election Guide
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Nomination Requirements
To file your nomination, you must submit:
- A completed nomination form, including original signature; and
- A resolution that indicates your municipal Council’s acknowledgement or support of your nomination. The Election Guide contains suggested wording for the Council resolution.
Click here for the Nomination Form
The nomination period begins on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and ends on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Late submissions will not be accepted.
You must file your nomination electronically by sending your documents to amoelections@amo.on.ca.
List of Certified Candidates
The CRO reviews each nomination package for accuracy and completeness. Candidates are certified when they are deemed eligible, and their name will be added to the List of Certified Candidates below. A report containing the complete list of certified candidates will be circulated to all members, no later than Friday, July 19, 2024.
List last updated: May 3, 2024. Nominations accepted until Monday, June 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (ET).
Candidates for President: One (1) municipal elected official
- Robin Jones, Mayor, Village of Westport
- Wendy Landry, Mayor, Municipality of Shuniah
Candidates for Secretary-Treasurer: One (1) municipal employee
- Dan Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kitchener
County Caucus: Three (3) municipal elected officials and one (1) municipal employee
- Diane Ballantyne, Councillor, County of Wellington
- Barbara Dobreen, Councillor, County of Grey
Large Urban Caucus: Five (5) municipal elected officials and one (1) municipal employee
Northern Caucus: Two (2) municipal elected officials from Northeastern Ontario and two (2) municipal elected officials from Northwestern Ontario
Northeast
- David Plourde, Mayor, Town of Kapuskasing
Regional and Single Tier Caucus: Six (6) municipal elected officials
Rural Caucus: Four (4) municipal elected officials and one (1) municipal employee
Small Urban Caucus: Four (4) municipal elected officials and one (1) municipal employee
- Deb Doherty, Councillor, Town of Collingwood
- Lynn Dollin, Mayor, Town of Innisfil