NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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​Members of the public who are interested in running as a Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) trustee in the upcoming municipal election are invited to an information session on June 18, 2018.
Date: Monday, June 18
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: Roy Edwards Room, SCDSB Education Centre, 1170 Highway 26, Midhurst
This session, led by SCDSB staff, will provide an overview of Board governance and how Board committees operate.
The event will also:
- outline the role and responsibilities of trustees, including the time commitment required
- explain the distinction between Board governance and day-to-day operations
- provide participants with the opportunity to ask questions about the role of trustee
Trustees are elected during municipal elections every four years and are directly accountable to the community. The next municipal election is October 22. The new Board of Trustees will serve from Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 14, 2022.
Individuals interested in running for trustee should submit their nomination to the lead municipal office, which is the municipality with the higher population of electors. Nominations may be submitted until July 27, 2018. Visit our Election page for more information on how to run, who is eligible to run and the process.
For more information on the role of trustees, visit the Ontario Education Services Corporation election website.
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