Proxy Voting

If you are an eligible elector, you may appoint another person to vote on your behalf. This person is known as a “proxy” voter. This person must be a qualified elector and someone you trust (the voters' list will be checked for this purpose). You cannot appoint more than one voting proxy or act as a voting proxy for more than one other person. However, this restriction does not apply if the proxy and the other person are spouses or siblings of each other, parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild.

The Form 3 - Appointment of Voting Proxy is available for download Form 3 - Appointment of Voting Proxy to print and complete at home. Proxy forms are also available in the Office of the City Clerk or by calling 519-255-6100 ext. 6285.

Proxy forms will be certified on Advanced Voting days between the hours of 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm and on Voting Day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Office of the City Clerk only.

Please note that Election Officials at the voting station will not accept uncertified, faxed or photocopied proxy certificates at the voting place.

The following rules apply to the issuance of Proxy Certificates:

• Only original signatures will be accepted on the proxy forms.
• Original or reproduction copies of identification or proof of qualifying address for both the person appointed as the voting proxy and the elector making the appointment must be provided to the City Clerk or designate.
• The name of the person appointed as the voting proxy must be filled in on the form at the time it is signed by the elector who is appointing the proxy.
• The proxy certificate must be completed at the Office of the City Clerk where the elector appointed will take the declaration.
• The proxy certificate will be officially certified by the City Clerk or designate.
• The EL54 Register of Proxy Appointments will be completed at the time when the form is brought to the Office of the City Clerk to be certified.
• The proxy certificate is a public document and may be inspected by any person during the election process.
• The appointment does not remain in effect after Voting Day of the Municipal Election.