DETERMINING THE DIVISION

(More details in Section 39 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015) 

The division where a person is eligible to vote is determined by the first applicable clause:

1. the division where the voter resides;
2. the division where the voter owns assessed property; or
3. the division where the voter holds a permit as the occupant of a trailer or mobile home.

→ Property in More Than One Division

i) If a voter owns assessed property in more than one division, but does not live in the municipality, he or she is eligible to vote at the polling place for the division in which his or her total assessment is the highest.

ii) If the total assessment is equal, the person will vote in the lowest numbered division.

iii) Non-Residents may choose to designate a division on or before September 1.