Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report (Candidate – Form 4)
In accordance with Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act, all candidates are required to file a financial statement (Form 4) for the campaign period ending December 31, 2018. The deadline for filing financial statements with the Municipal Clerk was on or before 2:00 p.m., March 29, 2019. A candidate who misses the filing deadline may file within a 30 day grace period, provided that a $500.00 late filing fee is paid to the municipality.
The Municipal Elections Act stipulates that candidates whose campaign contributions and total expenses are greater than $10,000.00 must have their financial statement audited and submit the auditor’s report to the Clerk along with their financial statement. The auditor’s report shall be prepared by an auditor licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004.
Refund of Nomination Filing Fee (Section 34 Municipal Elections Act)
A candidate is entitled to receive a refund of the nomination filing fee if the documents required under subsection 88.25 (1) are filed on or before 2:00 p.m. on the relevant filing date (March 29, 2019).
Financial Statements Filed in the 2018 Municipal Election
The Municipal Elections Act further requires that the Township make the Form 4 available electronically and as such the Form for each Candidate has been posted below:
| NAME OF CANDIDATE |
OFFICE |
Form 4 or Notes |
| Dan Cleroux | Mayor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Richard Harvey Beauchamp | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Nina Marie Chamaillard | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Susan Cote | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| John Evans | Councillor | In Default – Failed to file a financial statement in accordance with Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act. |
| Kenneth Laffrenier | Councillor | In Default – Failed to file a financial statement in accordance with Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act. |
| Mitch Lafreniere | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Jennifer MacKewn | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Cathy Marcella | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
| Lois Perry | Councillor | Form 4 – Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report |
