A vacancy on Wellington County council created by the resignation of Ward 5 councillor Rob Black will be filled by appointment, and nominees are being accepted.
Black resigned from council last week after being named to the Senate of Canada by the governor general.
Black told the Advertiser he appreciated the chance to represent the people of Ward 5.
“For me, that was an exciting opportunity … I’m disappointed that I have to leave,” said Black. “I am going to miss my involvement in local politics … I have thoroughly enjoyed that.”
A notice issued Feb. 20 indicated county council has determined it will fill the vacancy by appointment as provided for in the Municipal Act.
The term of the open position will be from the anticipated date of council appointment on March 29, for the balance of the council term, which runs until Nov. 30.
A nominee for municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector, meaning:
– 18 years of age or older;
– a Canadian citizen;
– a resident in the County of Wellington, or an owner or tenant of land in the county, or the spouse of an owner or tenant; and
– not prohibited from voting under any other act or disqualified from holding municipal office.
Interested nominees are requested to submit an expression of interest by 2pm on March 9, along with a completed consent of nominee form and a declaration of qualification, through the County of Wellington clerk’s office. Certified registered nominees will be interviewed by the warden’s advisory committee.
For further information or to complete a consent of nominee form and a declaration of qualification, contact county clerk Donna Bryce, County of Wellington, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph, 519-837-2600 ext. 2520, email donnab@wellington.ca.
