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2. For the purposes of sections 3 and 4,  “instructional services” means, (a)  instruction provided to pupils, (b)  services provided to pupils by a guidance counsellor, (c)  services provided to pupils by a librarian, (d)  services provided by an elector who is appointed under subsection 14 (3) of Regulation 298 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Operation of Schools — General) made under the Education Act, to direct and supervise an organizational unit, (e)  services provided by an elector who is appointed under subsection 17 (1) of Regulation 298 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Operation of Schools — General) made under the Education Act, to supervise or co-ordinate a subject or program or to act as a consultant for the teachers of the subjects or programs, and (f)  services provided by an elector who is assigned in a regular timetable of the employer to provide mentoring services, to supervise or co-ordinate a subject or program or to act as a consultant for the teachers of the subjects or programs.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1.
3. For the purposes of this Regulation, “full-time classroom teacher” means an elector who is described in one of the following paragraphs: 1.  The elector, i.  is part of an employer’s regular teaching staff, and ii.  is assigned in a regular timetable of the employer to provide one or more instructional services in an elementary or secondary school on a full-time basis. 2.  The elector, i.  is part of an employer’s regular teaching staff, ii.  is on parental, sick, family or compassionate leave, and iii.  immediately before taking the leave, had a position that satisfied the requirement set out in subparagraph 1 ii.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1.
4. (1) For the purposes of this Regulation, “part-time classroom teacher” means an elector who, (a)  has provided instructional services for at least 10 days during the 12 months immediately preceding the last date for submitting nominations in an election year; and (b)  is an elector described in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of subsection (2).  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. (2) The following are electors for the purposes of clause (b) of the definition of “part-time classroom teacher” in subsection (1): 1.  The elector, i.  is part of an employer’s regular teaching staff, and ii.  is assigned in a regular timetable of the employer to provide one or more instructional services in an elementary or secondary school on less than a full-time basis. 2.  The elector, i.  is part of an employer’s regular teaching staff, ii.  is on parental, sick, family or compassionate leave, and iii.  immediately before taking the leave, had a position that satisfied the requirement set out in subparagraph 1 ii. 3.  The elector is an occasional teacher.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. (3) For the purposes of clause (a) of the definition of “part-time classroom teacher” in subsection (1), a person who has provided instructional services for part of a day has done so for the day.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. (4) For the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection (2), an occasional teacher is an elector employed by an employer to provide instructional services as a substitute for a person who is or was, (a)  employed by the employer in a position that is part of its regular teaching staff; and (b)  one of the following: (i)  A teacher. (ii)  A temporary teacher. (iii)  A continuing education teacher.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. Timing of Elections
5. (1) The governance committee shall recommend to the Council a date for the election in each election year.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1; O. Reg. 120/15, s. 2. (2) On a date set by the Council, an election of members to the Council shall be held before November 1, 2000, before April 30, 2003, before November 9, 2006 and before April 30 in every third year after 2006.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. Number of Council Positions
6. Twelve regional positions and 11 other positions are established for the purposes of the election of members of the Council of the College.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. Eligibility to Vote
7. (1) An elector who resides in a region listed in Column 2 of Table 1 is entitled to vote for the positions set out opposite the region in Column 1 of the Table.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1. (2) An elector who is not entitled to vote for a position listed in Column 1 of Table 3 is entitled to vote for a position listed in Column 1 of Table 2 as follows: 1.  If the elector is employed by an English-language public board, the elector may vote for positions 13 and 14. 2.  If the elector is employed by an English-language Roman Catholic board, the elector may vote for positions 15 and 16. 3.  If the elector is employed by a French-language Roman Catholic board, the elector may vote for positions 17 and 18. 4.  If the elector is employed by a French-language public board, the elector may vote for position 19. O. Reg. 91/17, s. 2 (1). (3) An elector who satisfies the requirements for a position listed in Column 1 of Table 3 is entitled to vote for the position.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 1; O. Reg. 91/17, s. 2 (2). Eligibility to be Nominated
8. (1) The Registrar shall administer the election of members to the Council of the College and shall decide all matters incidental to the election, including but not limited to, (a)  whether a person is eligible to be nominated for a position; (b)  whether a person is eligible to vote; (c)  whether a nomination or vote should be accepted; (d)  whether a nomination form contains all the information and materials required by subsections 10 (1) and (3); and (e)  whether a person who was declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to a position has met the requirements for taking the position set out in section 22.1.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 2; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) The Registrar shall act as returning officer for the purposes of the election.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 8 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (3) The Registrar may, (a)  employ persons to assist in the conduct of the election; and (b)  enter into an agreement for the purpose of using electronic means for voting and for tabulating results.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 8 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (4) The Registrar shall permit any elector to inspect without fee, during regular office hours, the Registrar’s list of electors.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 8 (4); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. Procedures Before an Election
9. (1) At least four months before the election date, the Registrar shall publish notice of the election in the College’s official publication and on the College website.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 3; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) The notice shall include the following: 1.  A description of, i.  the objects and functions of the College and the Council, ii.  the duty of the College and of Council members to serve and protect the public interest, iii.  the nature of the issues addressed by the Council, iv.  the job responsibilities of Council members and the expectations for members’ participation in committees of the Council, v.  the estimated amount of time that Council members are expected to devote to performing their responsibilities as Council members and committee members, and vi.  the College’s policies on compensation and on expenses for Council members and committee members. 2.  A list of positions and the eligibility requirements for nomination to each position. 3.  Instructions on the nomination process. 4.  The last date to deliver or send completed nominations to the Registrar. 5.  Particulars of any print, electronic or other medium by which the College intends to provide to electors information about the election, ballots or forms. 6.  Information on how to arrange for a tour of the College premises.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 3; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
11. A person is entitled to nominate only one nominee for each position.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 11.
12. (1) No person shall seek nomination for more than one position.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 12 (1). (2) The Registrar shall reject all nominations of a person who contravenes subsection (1).  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 12 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
13. Nominations shall be delivered to the office of the Registrar or sent to the Registrar by mail.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 13; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
14. (1) The Registrar shall review the nominations and shall reject a nomination, (a)  if the Registrar has reason to believe that the nominee is not eligible to be nominated for the position; (b)  if the nomination was not delivered or sent to the Registrar by the date specified in the notice for providing nominations to the Registrar under subsection 9 (2); or (c)  if the nomination form does not contain all the information and materials required by subsections 10 (1) and (3).  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 14 (1); O. Reg. 270/06, s. 4; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) The Registrar may reject a nomination if he or she reasonably determines that it does not meet the requirements of this Regulation.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 14 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
15. The Registrar shall, within 10 working days of the receipt of the nomination, give each nominee written notice as to whether the nominee has been accepted or rejected as a candidate.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 15; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4; O. Reg. 120/15, s. 3.
16. (1) The Registrar shall declare a person’s candidacy for a position terminated where the Registrar reasonably determines that the person, (a)  was not eligible to be nominated for the position at the time the person’s nomination was delivered or sent to the Registrar; (b)  has ceased to be eligible to be nominated for the position since the time mentioned in clause (a); (c)  signed a statement under paragraph 8 of subsection 10 (1) as a nominee for more than one position; or (d)  falsified or intentionally omitted any information required by subsection 10 (1) or (3).  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 16 (1); O. Reg. 270/06, s. 5; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) The Registrar shall declare a person’s candidacy for a position terminated on receiving written notification from the person that he or she wishes the candidacy terminated.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 16 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (3) Where a person’s candidacy is terminated, the Registrar shall, (a)  give the person written notice of the termination; and (b)  take reasonable steps to make the electorate aware that the candidacy has been terminated.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 16 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. Acclamations, Vacant Positions
17. Where only one person is a candidate for a position, the Registrar shall declare the person elected to the position by acclamation.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 17; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
18. (1) Where there is no candidate for a position, a majority of the members of Council shall at its second meeting elect a person to the position. O. Reg. 91/17, s. 5. (2) A vote under subsection (1) may only be cast for a person who, at the time of the vote, is eligible to be nominated for the position.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 18 (2); O. Reg. 270/06, s. 6. Election Procedures
19. (1) The governance committee shall establish the voting procedures for the election.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; O. Reg. 120/15, s. 4. (2) The procedures shall, (a)  specify the period during which each elector may vote; and (b)  require the Registrar to provide, (i)  a telephone line to be used exclusively for election purposes, through which candidates may obtain information from the College about the election or about the mandate and activities of the College, and (ii)  at least three opportunities for candidates to communicate with electors, in addition to the distribution of the nomination forms, through the College’s official publication, the College website or electronic means.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (3) The procedures may provide for the use of electronic means for voting and for tabulating results.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7. (4) The Registrar shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that any records that connect the name of an elector to the votes cast by him or her remain confidential and are used only to the extent necessary for the purposes of voting and tabulating results.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4.
20. (1) The Registrar shall record a list of electors including, (a)  each elector’s name; (b)  the elector’s current address, as provided by the elector under the by-laws of the College; and (c)  the positions for which the elector is entitled to vote.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) At least one month before the election date, the Registrar shall ensure that all electors receive the following information or are made aware of how to obtain the information by electronic means: 1.  A list of the positions for which electors are entitled to vote. 2.  An alphabetical list of the candidates for each position. 3.  The nomination form and all material and information required by subsections 10 (1) and (3) for each candidate, in alphabetical order for each position. 4.  The information that was required to be included in the notice of election under subparagraphs 1 i to vi of subsection 9 (2). 5.  Instructions on how to vote.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (3) The Registrar shall ensure that the following information is not provided or made available under paragraph 3 of subsection (2): 1.  The candidate’s home address, day-time and home telephone numbers and work address. 2.  The nominator’s home address and work address.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (4) At least one month before the election date, the Registrar shall provide a ballot to each elector.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (5) The Registrar may extend the period for providing ballots or voting if there is a postal disruption or a disruption in a means of electronic communication.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 7; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. Right to Use French or English
21. (1) An elector has the right to use French or English in all dealings with the Registrar relating to the election of members to the Council.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 21 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) An elector has the right to vote in French or English.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 21 (2). Election Results
22. (1) The Registrar shall, within two days after the election date, (a)  ensure that the votes for each candidate are counted; and (b)  declare elected the candidate who received the greatest number of votes for each of the positions.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (2) The Registrar shall make the election results available to the public, and those results shall include the name of the candidate elected to each position, the total number of votes cast for each position, the number of votes cast for each candidate and the number of votes rejected.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (3) After making the election results available to the public, the Registrar shall ensure that the election results are published in the College’s official publication.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (4) If fewer than 50 votes separate an elected candidate from another candidate for the same position, the Registrar shall, on the written request of the other candidate, promptly retabulate the results of the election for the position and provide the retabulated results to all candidates for the position.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (4); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (5) A request by a candidate under subsection (4) may only be made within 10 days after the election date.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (5). (6) Where from the retabulation it appears to the Registrar that a wrong candidate was declared elected, the Registrar shall correct the results, declare the correct candidate as elected and make the corrected election results available to the public.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (6); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (7) The Registrar shall retain all returns from the election until the Council authorizes their destruction or until June 30 of an election year, whichever comes first.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (7); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. (8) Where necessary, the Registrar shall break a tie by lot.  O. Reg. 293/00, s. 22 (8); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. Eligibility to Take Office
22.1 (1) A person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to a Council position may take the position if, before the start of his or her term of office, the person meets the following requirements, in addition to the requirement or requirements described in subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5), as the case may be: 1.  The person resigns from any prohibited position listed in paragraphs 1 to 3 of subsection 7.1 (8) that he or she may hold. 2.  The person swears an oath or makes an affirmation as set out in section 4.1 to Ontario Regulation 72/97 (General) made under the Act, in the manner and form and within the time period set out in that regulation.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8. (2) A person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to one of positions 1 to 6 who is not a full-time or part-time classroom teacher may take the position only if he or she obtains employment as a full-time or part-time classroom teacher.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8. (3) A person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to one of positions 7 to 12 who is not a full-time classroom teacher may take the position only if he or she obtains employment as a full-time classroom teacher.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8. (4) A person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to one of positions 13 to 19 who does not hold employment that satisfies the requirements set out in Column 3 of Table 2 with respect to that position may take the position only if he or she obtains such employment.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8. (5) A person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or section 22.2 to one of positions 20 to 23 who does not hold employment that satisfies the requirements set out in Column 3 of Table 3 with respect to that position may take the position only if he or she obtains such employment.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8.
22.2 If a person who is declared elected under clause 22 (1) (b) or under this section does not satisfy the requirements set out in section 22.1 before the start of his or her term of office, the Registrar shall declare elected the person who received the next greatest number of votes for the position.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 8; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 4. Term of Office
23. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the term of office of a person elected to the Council starts on July 1 of the election year and expires on June 30 of the year of the next election of Council members.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 9. (2) The term of office of a person elected to the Council in 2006 starts at the first regular meeting of the Council, at which a quorum is present, held after the person is elected and expires on June 30 of the year of the next election of Council members.  O. Reg. 270/06, s. 9. Report to Registrar