Some Interesting Answers re upcoming Municipal Election

What is an elector organization?

An elector organization is an organization that encourages the election of a particular candidate. If the organization wants to have its name appear on the ballot with the candidate's name, it must have been in existence for 60 days and have had a membership of 50 electors of the local government for that period. Elector organizations are bound by the same financial disclosure rules as candidates and their disclosure statements are available for inspection by the public at the local government office.

Campaign organizers (The BC Candidate's Guide P.10) can promote or oppose candidates or points of view during local elections. they may be as small as one or two individuals in a single community or as large as provincial or national organizations that are seeking to elect candidates in several jurisdictions. Campaign organizers do not have to register as a company or society. Endorsements by campaign organizers are exclusively reflected through campaign activities, rather than through endorsement on the ballot. Campaign organizers can operate election campaigns for one or more candidates or elector organizations, or both. However, campaign organizers do not require consent from a candidate or elector organization when undertaking an election campaign on their behalf. Campaign finance rules apply to both elector organizations and campaign organizers, and each must appoint a financial agent who is responsible for ensuring compliance with these rules.

Can I run for councillor in my municipality and for electoral area director in my regional district?

Yes.

Can I run for both councillor or electoral area director, AND school board trustee?

Yes, the only restriction is that you can't run for, or hold, two offices in the same local government. In other words, you can't run for both mayor and councillor.

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The BC Candidate's Guide from the Province of BC is designed to be a resource for anyone who is interested in seeking election or re-election to local government office. (Included a section for elector organizations and Campaign organizers P.10)