The nomination period for school board trustee candidates is now open for running in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Trustees play a key leadership role in setting the strategic direction for their local school board and ensuring local accountability for student success and well-being. They are elected for a four-year term, which will officially begin on November 15, 2022.
The nomination period to register as a candidate runs from Monday, May 2, 2022 until Friday, August 19, 2022 (at 2:00 p.m.). Candidates must file their nominations through the City of Ottawa Elections Office. Nomination information can be found here: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections/2022-municipal-elections/information-candidates#nomination-information
Visit our Election Information page for more details, including:
- Timeline leading up to 2022 Municipal Election
- Candidate qualification guidelines
- Trustee roles and responsibilities
- OCDSB trustee electoral zones
Additional information to support potential trustee candidates in Ontario is also available here: https://elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org/