Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CRD Electoral Area Director Nomination Package Now Available

From the Cariboo Regional District:

Along with all other local governments in the Province of BC, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) will be conducting General Elections on Saturday, November 19, 2011. 

The upcoming elections will identify twelve Electoral Area Directors for a three-year term of office, commencing in early December 2011.

The CRD nomination packages are now available in all three CRD offices for those who are interested in running for office. Potential candidates must complete the nomination forms and return them to the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the CRD office in Williams Lake between 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 to participate in the 2011 elections.

In order to qualify to run for office, a person must be a Canadian Citizen, be at least 18 years old on Election Day, and have lived in BC for at least the last six (6) months. An individual is not eligible if they are disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

For further information, please visit the CRD online at www.cariboord.bc.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer, Alice Johnston or Deputy Chief Election Officer, Rick Hodgson at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.

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