Election Services Profile
Election Services manages and conducts municipal elections and by-elections on behalf of the City of Hamilton and applicable school boards. The unit ensures fair and accessible elections in compliance with legislation.
Service Details
Related Subservices
- N/A
Type of Service
- Public facing
Rationale
- Essential/Mandatory, Legislated requirement
Rationale Other (describe)
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Education Act
- Municipal Act
- Municipal Elections Act
Primary Funding Sources
- Net Levy
- Reserves
Service Level
- Exceeds the legislated service level needs
Service Level Source
- Legislated
Performance Measures
How Much Did You Do? (volume)
2018
- Number of Staff Hired: 1,574
- Number of Training Sessions: 52
- Number of Polls: 302 including Advance Polls
- Ballots Cast: 138,549
- Municipal Election Turnout: 38.36%
2014
- Number of Polls: 280 including Advance Polls
- Ballots Cast: 124,550
- Municipal Election Turnout: 34.02%
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