Local Government elections are held every four years in British Columbia.
On October 15, 2022, a general local election will be held to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for the District of Kitimat.
ELECTION NOTICES
Part 1, Division 5 of the Kitimat Municipal Code sets out the election process for the District of Kitimat.
The election for School Trustee will also be held on October 15, 2022. For information regarding the election for Trustees for Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82, visit their website at: cmsd.bc.ca.
Interested in working as an election worker at an advance voting opportunity or general voting day? Apply here now!
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The District of Kitimat is seeking interest for Election Officials to work the 2022 General Local Election for the following voting opportunities:
* Voting locations are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm. However, election officials are required to be available prior to 8:00am to set up the voting location and after 8:00pm to take down the voting location. The District of Kitimat will hold a mandatory training session for election officials and will provide the election officials with reference material and all necessary supplies. Ongoing support from the Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers is available during voting days. Election Officials should be prepared to attend a training session and be able to work for an extended period on general voting day. Election Officials are compensated by way of an hourly wage. Rates of pay for each position will be established prior to the selection of election officials. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete, and submit an application detailing experience in local, provincial and/or federal election processes. Experience is not necessary. In lieu of experience, the following qualifications would be considered: good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as a team member. Election Officials will be required to make a solemn declaration that they will faithfully and impartially fulfil their duties. Elections officials having personal connections to a candidate are to advise the Chief Election Officer. Appointments are at the discretion of the Chief Election Officer and elections officials will be appointed to one of the three positions:
Application form can be found here and emailed to election@kitimat.ca For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kiona Enders, Chief Election Officer at 250.632.8900 |
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Candidate Information Session | ||||||||||
The District of Kitimat will be offering an information session for potential candidates.
The session will provide an overview of what may be involved as a member of Council in Kitimat with an opportunity to ask questions.
**SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M.** |
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Candidate Resources | ||||||||||
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Candidate Nomination Packages | ||||||||||
Candidate nomination packages for the 2022 General Local Election are now available. The link to the nomination package is below or available at the District of Kitimat Municipal Office during regular business hours. Nomination documents will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer during regular business hours at Kitimat Municipal Office starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 30, 2022 and until 4:00 p.m. Friday September 9, 2022. Accepted nomination documents will be available for inspection at the District of Kitimat Municipal Office or on the website.
Candidate Nomination Package - complete
Candidate Nomination Information Package and Table of Contents
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Voter Eligibility | ||||||||||
The District of Kitimat uses the Provincial Voters List as the register of eligible voters. You can register or update your voter information by contacting Elections BC.
Not on the Provincial Voters List? You can register to vote at the time of voting by completing the Elections BC Application to Register as a Local Government Resident Elector (Form 200M). Forms will be available at the voting location but you will need to bring two pieces of identification proving identity and residency, one piece of identification must contain a signature. Picture identification is not required.
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Mail Ballot Voting | ||||||||||
Mail ballot voting is permitted for the 2022 General Local Election.
More information regarding mail ballot voting, including application and registration forms will be available soon. |
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Previous Election Results | ||||||||||
The results of previous elections are available through the Civic Info BC website. |
For more information, please contact the Chief Election Officer, Kiona Enders, or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Tracy Tavares, at (250) 632-8900 or via email at election@kitimat.ca.
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