All Municipal Elections in Ontario are governed by the Ontario Municipal Elections Act.

The Municipal Clerk’s Municipal Elections Procedures Manual outlines the specifics in the Hastings Highlands Municipal Election not specified in the Municipal Elections Act.

The Regulate Election Signs Bylaw for Hastings Highlands regulates the placement of Election Signs on public and private property in Hastings Highlands.

Hastings Highlands Use of Corporate Resources For Election Policy instructs municipal staff, candidates, and existing members of Council as to their conduct and use of corporate resources during the election. 

The Election Recount Policy guides the Returning Officer in the event of a close vote.

Municipalities in Ontario must act within the authority of the Municipal Act, as well as other Ontario Laws (Planning Act, Assessment Act, etc.).

All elected officials in Ontario shall adhere by the Ontario Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Commonly referred to bylaws for the Municipality of Hastings Highlands can be found on the Bylaws and Policies section of our website.