How Government Works
in the City of Markham
How Government Works in the City of Markham
City of Markham
Mayor
Elected every
four years
Regional and
Local Councillors
Ward
Councillors
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Markham Responsibilities
Fire Services
Emergency Services
Waste Collection
Local Roads
Sidewalks
Snow Clearing
Libraries
Parks
Recreation Facilities
Planning New
Neighbourhoods
Building Regulations
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Markham Committees
City Council
General Committee
Development Services Committee
Committees, Boards, Sub-Committees and Task Forces
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Boards and Committees
Volunteer on a
municipal board
or committee
Make decisions
or provide
advice to Council
Eligibility
requirements
to join
Check with your
local municipality
for details
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
How Decisions Get Made
Staff policy development
Committees, Boards,
Task Forces,
Sub-Committees
General Committee
Committees, Boards,
Task Forces,
Sub-Committees
Development
Services Committee
Council
Public feedback
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Your Voice in Markham
Delegation
to Council
Delegation to
Development
Services Committee
Delegation to
General Committee
Write your
Council Member
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Markham Budget Process
Staff develop
business plans
Staff present plan to
executive team
Public input
in budget
Presentation to Budget
Sub-Committee
Council discussion and
approval of budget
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Municipal Election
Every four years
Mayor
School Trustee
(where applicable)
Monday,
October 27, 2014
Regional and
Local Councillors
Ward Councillors
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Eligibility for Candidates
A candidate must meet all of the requirements listed below
Council
A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years of age
A resident of the City of Markham
or the owner or tenant of land, or
their spouse
Not legally prohibited from voting
Not disqualified by any legislation
from holding municipal office
School Trustee
A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years of age
A resident of the area of
jurisdiction of the Board
Eligible to be an elector for the
School Board
Not legally prohibited from voting
Not disqualified by any legislation
from holding municipal office
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Who can Vote?
In order to vote you must meet all of the requirements listed below
A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years of age
A resident of the City of Markham, OR a
non-resident owner or tenant of land in the
City of Markham or their spouse
Not legally prohibited from voting
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Voter Notification card
Voter Notification Card
Voters list
Confirms you are on the voters
list
Being on the voters list makes
it easier to vote in elections
The card is sent out to people
who are on the voters list before
election day with information on
where and when to vote
Check if you are on the voters
list at www.voterlookup.ca
Visit www.markhamvotes.ca
for updated information on all
election related matters.
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Municipal Election
ID Requirements
If you are on the voters list,
then you must bring:
Photo Identification
If you are NOT on the voters list,
then you must bring all of the following:
Photo Identification
Proof of Canadian Citizenship
Please Note: In the absence of Photo
Identification, you will be required to
take a sworn declaration (Form 9)
at the voting place.
Proof of Age
Proof of Residency or Proof of
Non Residency Eligibility
Please Note: In the absence of Photo
Identification, you will be required to take a
sworn declaration at the voting location.
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
Voter Identification
Supporting identification that shows your name and address
An Ontario driver’s licence
An Ontario Health Card (only if it has your name
and address)
A mortgage, lease or rental agreement
An insurance policy
A credit card statement
A bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV
*If your name is on the voters list and you don’t have identification, you can
fill out and sign a declaration at the voting location so that you can vote
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
How do I Vote?
Arrive at your
designated voting
location
1. Show your voter
notification card
to the election
staff
Election staff will
give you a ballot
and instructions on
how to fill it out
2. Show your
identification to
the election staff
3. Election staff will
check if you are
on the voters list
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How Government Works in the City of Markham
More Information
City of Markham
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3
905-477-7000
www.markham.ca
The Regional Municipality of York
17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1
1-877-464-9675
www.york.ca
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