Board Elections

In accordance with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association’s Policies and Procedures, this is notice of nominations for Zone Representatives to the 2027 – 2031 ROMA Board. One (1) representative will be elected for each of the ten zones. The term of the ROMA Board is four years. Candidates reflecting Ontario’s diversity are encouraged to seek election to the ROMA Board.

The election will take place on Monday, January 25, 2027 at the 2027 ROMA Conference. 

If you have any questions regarding the ROMA Board Elections, please contact Adam Garcia, Manager, Executive Office, 416-971-9856, ext. 356, email: agarcia@amo.on.ca. 

The Election Guide provides information on:

  • The offices are open for election
  • Eligibility requirements to serve on the Board of Directors
  • Role description and time commitment
  • Requirements to submit your nomination
  • How elections are run and how to prepare for your campaign

To file your nomination you must submit:

  • A completed Nomination Form, including original signature
  • A resolution that indicates your municipal Council’s support of your nomination. Please review the Elections Guide for suggested wording for the Council resolution.

You may also choose to submit a headshot and 150 word biography which will be used on the ROMA conference website and the ROMA conference app for conference delegates.

Your nomination can be certified without submitting the bio/headshot. A placeholder image will be used in the List of Certified Candidates with your name and municipal position.

When reviewing nominations, the Returning Officer will ensure the following:

  • The candidate’s name on the nomination form matches the name on the resolution
  • The resolution notes the ROMA Zone in which the candidate is nominated.
  • Resolutions are signed, dated, and on municipal letterhead

You must file your nomination electronically by sending your nomination documents to romaelections@roma.on.ca. 

The nomination period begins on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Late submissions will not be accepted.

Election Oversight

The ROMA Board election is coordinated by AMO staff and overseen and administered by the City of Brampton Clerk’s Office. The City of Brampton Clerk is the appointed Returning Officer.

AMO staff are responsible for elections communications to ROMA members and providing information to certified candidates.

The Returning Officer and their team are responsible for reviewing and certifying candidate nominations, reviewing communications materials provided to candidates regarding campaigning, and administering voting, tabulating ballots, and announcing results.