A by-election won't be necessary for French public school board trustee in the municipal election.
Pierre Lambert has been acclaimed as the representative for the Conseil scolaire Viamonde that covers Sarnia-Lambton, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Haldimand, Norfolk, and Oxford counties.
Genevieve Smith had to terminate her candidacy after accepting a teaching job at a French public school, which made her ineligible to run.
The nomination period was extended until Monday, October 15 at 2 p.m. but no other candidates came forward.
There is still an election for the French language separate school board with three candidates vying for one seat.
