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Candidate Nomination Period
The Candidate Nomination Period for the election of Area Director for the 2020 By-Election for Electoral Area H-North Oyster/Diamond concluded on Friday, October 23 at 4:00 PM.
Running for Local Office
Residents of B.C. who are interested in running for office in a general local election must meet certain requirements to be nominated for and hold office if elected. In addition, how elected officials conduct themselves as individuals, and collectively as part of a decision-making body, is key to carrying out their responsibilities and providing good governance to their communities.
Provincial legislation sets out residency and nomination requirements, the nomination process, public access to nomination documents, how candidates may run their election campaigns and conduct election advertising as well as campaign financing recording and disclosure rules and certain campaign financing restrictions. Visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website for further information on the election process.
° Candidates Guide to Local Government Elections in BC
° Local Government Election FAQ's - Elections BC
Campaign Financing
Elections BC administers campaign financing for local government elections. Forms and Guides are available here.
Campaign Expense Limits for both Electoral Area Directors and Islands Trust Local Area Trustees can be viewed here.
°Candidates Guide for Election Campaign Financing in BC
°Elector Organization Guide for Local Government Campaign Financing
Key Dates for the 2020 By-Election - Area H
Nomination Period The period for Candidates to file nomination papers with the CVRD Chief Election Officer or Deputy |
Expires 4 PM Friday, October 23 |
Campaign Period The period that begins on the 28th day before General Voting Day and ends at the close of voting. |
Begins Saturday, October 31 Expires 8 PM Saturday, November 28 |
Mail Ballot Packages will be available on
or about November 4, 2020 and must be received no later than 8 PM Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 |
Request for packages starts Tuesday, October 27 and expires Thursday, November 26 @ 4 PM |
General Voting Day | 8 AM - 8 PM Saturday, November 28 |
Campaign Financing Disclosure | Deadline Friday, February 26, 2021 |
Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee. |
Monday, March 29, 2021 |
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