By Rosalind Russell – A vacancy exists on the Township of Nairn and Hyman Council for one councillor position following the resignation of Guy Despatie in mid-February.
CAO Belinda Ketchabaw says at this week’s council meeting, Council passed a resolution to declare the seat vacant and decided to fill this vacancy through an open call for qualified applicants.
She adds interested applicants will be required to complete a Nomination Paper – Form 1 and a Council Vacancy Application Form and submit them to the municipal office by April 4th (at 2 pm).
Ketchabaw says the applications will then be reviewed at the regular meeting of the Council on April 14th. and Council will vote to appoint a Councillor.
The forms are available on the website at https://nairncentre.ca/notice-of-council-vacancy/ or can be requested from the Municipal Office.
Inquiries can be directed to Belinda Ketchabaw via phone at 705-869-4232 or email at: belindaketchabaw@nairncentre.ca
Photo: Former councillor Guy Despatie resigned in mid-February. The council now wants to fill the vacancy for the rest of the term, approximately a year or so. Screenshot by Rosalind Russell
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