Applicant must be eligible under section 257 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to be an elector in a lower-tier municipality within the upper-tier municipality as follows:

• Is at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen;
• Resides in the municipality or is the owner or tenant of land or spouse of such owner or tenant;
• Is not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or any other Act; and
• Is not disqualified by any Act from holding office as a member of a council of an upper-tier municipality

• An employee of the municipality, clerk, treasurer, Integrity Commissioner, Auditor General, Ombudsman, registrar referred to in section 223.11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, an investigator referred to in subsection 239.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, or other holder of an administrative position of the municipality who is not a municipal employee;
• A judge of any court;
• A member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario or of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada;
• Or a public servant within the meaning of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006, except in accordance with Part V of the Act.

*In accordance with section 258 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Applicants are expected to possess exemplary leadership skills and should demonstrate the following competencies and experience:

• Previous elected political experience and a strong understanding of regional and provincial priorities, including those specific to the upper-tier municipality to which they are applying
• Civic engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Innovative with experience leading major change initiatives in large organizations
• Effective communicator with proven ability to act as a facilitator and build trust
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers/stakeholders  
• Decisive and strategic thinker
• Informed and solution oriented