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CANDIDATE NOMINATION PACKAGE FOR:

• MAYOR• COUNCILLORS

In accordance with Section 84(1) of the Local Government Act, nominations must be submitted to the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer between the following dates and times:

From: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 To: 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018

Please submit completed nomination documents (by appointment only) to:

City of New Westminster Election Office Address: Email: [email protected] 511 Royal Avenue Phone: 604-527-4523 New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Chief Election Officer: Jacque Killawee Web: www.newwestcity.ca/elections Deputy Chief Election Officer: Philip Lo

2018 General Local Election

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Letter and Instructions

Important Dates and Deadlines

Candidate Nomination Package

• C1 – Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist Form• C2 – Nomination Documents• C3 – Other Information Provided by Candidate• C4 – Appointment of Candidate Financial Agent (if Candidate is not acting as own

Financial Agent)• C5 – Appointment of Candidate Official Agent (if applicable)• C6 – Appointment of Candidate Scrutineer (if applicable)• Statement of Disclosure: Financial Disclosure Act (required under the Financial

Disclosure Act)

Other documents included in this package:

• Candidate Profile Guidelines and Form• Voting Locations and Map• Information for Scrutineers and Official Agents• Confidentiality of the List of Electors• Consent for Disclosure of Contact Information• Non-Public Contact Information for Election Office Use Only (Optional)• Candidate Information Release Authorization (Civicinfo BC)

Elector Organization Endorsement Package

• E1 – Elector Organization Cover Sheet and Checklist Form• E2 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents• E3 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents: Declaration of Elector Organization

Authorized Principal Official• E4 – Consent of the Elector Organization Responsible Principal Official(s)• E5 – Other Information Provided by Elector Organization• E6 – Appointment of Elector Organization Financial Agent

Provincial Guides (Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and Elections BC)

• Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C.• Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in B.C.• General Local Elections 101• What Every Candidate Needs to Know• Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Candidates and their Financial Agents• Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Elector Organizations and their

Financial Agents

Bylaws, Legislation and Other Information:

• Guidelines for Election Signs in New Westminster• Financial Disclosure Act – Fact sheet• City of New Westminster Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 7985, 2018• Excerpts from the Local Government Act• Additional important links

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Election Office Jacque Killawee, Chief Election Officer c/o City Clerk’s Office Philip Lo, Deputy Chief Election Officer

July 27, 2018 Dear Candidate: SUBJECT: 2018 NEW WESTMINSTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Included in this package are the candidate nomination forms and related information and resources which explain the nomination and election processes. Please read through these documents in order to familiarize yourself with all aspects of the election and your responsibilities as a Candidate. 1. VOTING LOCATIONS, DAYS, AND HOURS

Advance Voting Days: October 10, 13, and 17, 2018 (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) General Voting Day: October 20, 2018 (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Special Voting Opportunities: October 15 & 16, 2018

Please refer to the Voting Locations Map included in your package and on the City’s Election website for a complete list of Advance and General Voting Day locations. Please note that New Westminster votes at large, meaning that eligible New Westminster electors are permitted to vote at any location in the City of New Westminster. Special Voting Opportunities (SVOs) will take place at: Royal Columbian Hospital, Queen’s Park Care Centre/William Rudd House, Thornebridge Gardens, and Dunwood Place. Please note that SVOs are only open to residents at the visited facilities and not intended to be open to the general public.

2. FILING YOUR NOMINATION DOCUMENTS

In-person submissions of completed nomination documents can only be done at the Election Office by appointment only between 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018. By legislation, nominations cannot be accepted before or after these dates and times. Please plan for your nomination appointment to last at least 30 minutes. Completed nominations can also be submitted by fax or email; however, originals of faxed or emailed documents must be received by the end of day on September 21, 2018 in order for the nomination to be valid.

511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9 Telephone: 604-527-4523●Fax: 604-527-4594●Email: [email protected] www.newwestcity.ca/elections



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3. CANDIDATE PROFILESCandidates will have the opportunity to provide and have published a brief CandidateProfile on the City’s Election website. The purpose of the Candidate Profile is to providethe public with a central and easily-found resource about the Candidates in the election.Each Candidate will have the option to provide a photograph, a 150-word statement, andcontact information, including email and website addresses. Participation is voluntary.Candidates wishing to submit a profile must do so by the end of the nominationperiod (4:00 p.m. September 14, 2018). In addition to the Candidate Profile Form, aninstruction sheet on the Candidate Profile is included in this package.

4. APPOINTMENT OF CANDIDATE REPRESENTATIVESUnder the provisions of Section 102 of the Local Government Act you are entitled toappoint one official agent to represent you from the time of appointment until the finaldetermination of the election. Such an appointment must be using form C5 in yournomination package.

You may also appoint one scrutineer for each ballot box in use in order to observe theconduct of voting. Only one scrutineer, per candidate, per voting place is permitted atany one time. Scrutineers must be appointed using form C6 – you may copy this form asmany times as required. An information sheet on the conduct of scrutineers andcandidate representatives while at a voting place is included in this package.

You may also appoint a Financial Agent to represent you in connection with all financialmatters relating to your election campaign. Use form C4 to appoint a Financial Agent. Ifyou do not appoint a Financial Agent, you are automatically deemed to be your ownFinancial Agent and are therefore responsible for all financial reporting requirementsrelating to your campaign.

5. LIST OF ELECTORSAs a candidate you are entitled to one complimentary copy of the List of Electors for theCity of New Westminster (on a USB drive) when you submit your nominationdocuments. Please note that under legislation, any person inspecting or using the List ofElectors must only do so for bona fide election purposes. Included in this package is adetailed information sheet regarding the confidentiality of the List of Electors whichoutlines a candidate’s responsibility with respect to protecting the information containedin the list from improper access and use. The USB drive with the List of Electors must bereturned to the Chief Election Officer no later than October 26, 2018 in time forconfidential destruction.

6. ELECTION NIGHT RESULTSOnly scrutineers and official candidate agents who are already inside a voting place whenpolls close at 8:00 PM are eligible to receive copies of the results tape from the votetabulator machines.





At 8:00 PM, scrutineers and official agents will also have the opportunity to observe the tabulation of Special Voting Opportunity ballots at City Hall, as well as receive results tapes from all Advance Voting Opportunities. Election night results will be tabulated at City Hall and displayed on-screen in Council Chamber on the 2nd floor. Candidates and the public are welcome to attend Council Chamber to view the live results as they are returned to City Hall. The Declaration of Official Results will be posted on the City’s website and City Hall bulletin boards on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, and published in the local newspaper on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

7. CAMPAIGN FINANCING Beginning with the 2014 General Local Election, Elections BC has assumed responsibility for overseeing and administering the campaign financing and election advertising requirements outlined under the Local Election Campaign Financing Act (LECFA). This includes accepting campaign financing disclosure requirements, conducting investigations and enforcing campaign financing and third party advertising provisions as set out in LECFA.

Accordingly, Elections BC has requested that all campaign financing inquiries be handled directly by Elections BC staff in order to ensure consistency of information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding campaign financing, including the requirements for election advertising sponsorship information, please consult the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca, email [email protected], or call toll free 1-855-952-0280. Included in this package is Election BC’s Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. which provides pertinent information every Candidate needs to be aware of in relation to campaign financing. Your completed campaign financing disclosure statements are due no later than January 18, 2019 and must be filed directly to Elections BC. Please make yourself aware of the penalties for failing to complete this requirement.

8. ATTENDANCE AT VOTING PLACES

Per Section 120(4) of the Local Government Act, other than for the purpose of voting, a candidate must not be present at a voting place while voting proceedings are being conducted. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Please refer to Information for Scrutineers and Official Agents included in your nomination regarding their attendance at voting places.




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9. CAMPAIGN SIGNSWith regard to the placement of election signs, of paramount importance is the protectionof public safety and public amenities. A detailed information sheet entitled “Guidelinesfor Election Signs in the City of New Westminster” is included in this package. Pleasefamiliarize yourself and your volunteers with the election sign guidelines to avoid havingto relocate your signs or having them removed by City crews. New Westminsterresidents appreciate your cooperation in refraining from placing elections signs on privateproperty without the owner’s consent.

Please note that election signs are to be removed within 14 days after the votingproceedings are concluded.

10. UNLAWFUL ELECTION ACTIVITIES AND ELECTION OFFENCESPart 3, Division 18 of the Local Government Act (included in this package) outlineselection offences. In particular please note Section 163(4), which outlines unlawfulactivities at or within 100 metres of a voting place when voting proceedings are beingconducted. This applies to all advance voting opportunities, special voting opportunities,and on General Voting day.

11. CANDIDATE INFORMATION MEETINGA candidate information meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to be held in Committee Room 2 at City Hall. Election staff will review election information and answer any questions that you may have.

Election Office staff are available to assist you with the nomination process. Please do not hesitate to call the Election Office at 604-515-3764 or 604-527-4523, if you have any questions with regard to your nomination or the election process in general.

Yours truly,

Jacque Killawee Chief Election Officer 604-515-3764 [email protected]

Philip Lo Lisa Kvam Deputy Chief Election Officer Election Assistant 604-527-4644 604-527-4523 [email protected] [email protected]

City of New Westminster Elections website: http://www.newwestcity.ca/elections








Important Dates and Deadlines

• January 1, 2018 to September 21, 2018 – Election Period1 • September 4, 2018 to September 14, 2018 - Nomination Period • September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018 - Campaign Period1 1 - Elections BC defines the Election and Campaign periods, each with different campaign financing rules. Please consult with Elections BC to ensure that you understand the rules for both periods.

Date Event April 19, 2018 Last day to meet 6-month BC residency requirement in order to be an

eligible resident elector (LGA s. 65(1)(c) & 66(1)(d)

July 27, 2018 Nomination packages available to download from the City’s website or for pick up at City Hall

August 15, 2018 Last day to register in advance at City Hall only.

August 28, 2018 Advance elector registration closes (LGA s. 71(4)

September 4, 2018 • Nomination period begins at 9:00 a.m. (LGA s. 84(1)) • List of electors available for public inspection (LGA s. 77(3)) • Period for objections to elector registrations begins (LGA s. 79) • Nomination and endorsement documents available for public inspection (from time of delivery) (LGA s. 89(7))

• Challenge of nomination or endorsement may be made from time of delivery of documents until Oct 14th (LGA s. 92 & 97)

September 14, 2018 Nomination Period ends at 4:00 p.m. and Declaration of Candidates made by Chief Election Officer (LGA s. 84(1) & 97(1))

September 19, 2018 Last day to meet 30 day New Westminster residency in order to be an eligible resident elector (LGA 65(1)(d) &66(1))

September 21, 2018 • Deadline for withdrawal of candidates at 4:00 p.m. (unless ministerial approval of later date) (LGA s. 101(1)) • Deadline for receiving originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents (at close of office hours- 4:30 p.m.) (LGA s. 89(5))

• Deadline for challenge of nominations at 4:00 p.m. (LGA s. 91 & 96)

September 24, 2018 Chief Election Officer declares the election (LGA s. 98(1))

October 10, 2018 Advance Voting 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. at City Hall & Queensborough Community Centre (LGA s. 107(1)(a))

October 13, 2018 Advance Voting 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. at NW Lawn Bowling Club

October 15/16, 2018 Special Voting Opportunities

October 17, 2018 Advance Voting 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. at City Hall and NW Lawn Bowling Club

October 20, 2018 • General Voting Day • Election Proceedings Period ends at close of voting (LECFA 10(2))

October 24, 2018 Declaration of Official Results (LGA s. 146(1))


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October 29, 2018 Last day for applications for judicial recount (LGA s. 148(3))

November 23, 2018 Last day for public inspection of nomination documents and election materials (LGA s. 89(7) / s. 160(3))

January 18, 2019 Subject to Elections BC extension order or court order for relief, deadline to file campaign financing disclosure statements with Elections BC –(LECFA s. 47(1), 56 & 90)

February 19, 2019 Subject to Elections BC extension order or court order for relief, late filing deadline for campaign disclosure statements ($500 late filing penalty due to Elections BC (LECFA s. 47(2) & 56)

“LGA” means Local Government Act; “LECFA” means Local Elections Campaign Financing Act

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CANDIDATE NOMINATION PACKAGE

Use the Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist Form C1 to ensure that the Candidate Nomination Package is complete and meets the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Financial Disclosure Act and/or Vancouver Charter.

The Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist Form C1 serve as a guide to the forms that must be submitted by a Candidate, their Official Agent and/or their Financial Agent to the local Chief Election Officer as part of the nomination process.

Ensure that, for each item checked off on the Checklist Form C1 (Section B), the relevant form is completed and attached.

The Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist Form C1 are for the local Chief Election Officer’s reference only and do not constitute part of the Candidate Nomination Package.

Completing only the Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist Form C1 does not constitute completion of the Candidate Nomination Package, nor does it satisfy the legislative requirements set

out in the Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Financial Disclosure Act and/or Vancouver Charter.

COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Record the Candidate’s full name.

2. Record the office for which the Candidate is seeking election.

3. Use section B of the Cover Sheet and Checklist Form C1 to identify which forms have been completed and are included in the Candidate Nomination Package.

4. Return the completed package to the local Chief Election Officer.

As per Local Elections Campaign Financing Act requirements, the following forms will be forwarded to Elections BC by the local Chief Election Officer:

C2 – Nomination Documents (only page 3); C3 – Other Information Provided by Candidate; and

C4 – Appointment of Candidate Financial Agent.

After election results have been declared, please send any changes to documents previously provided to Elections BC to:

Elections BC PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria BC V8W 9J6

Toll-free fax: 1-866-466-0665

Email: [email protected]

SECTION A

CANDIDATE’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)

NAME OF OFFICE FOR WHICH CANDIDATE IS SEEKING ELECTION

SECTION B

This nomination package includes the following completed forms, appointments, consents and declarations:

C2 – Nomination Documents

C3 – Other Information Provided by Candidate

C4 – Appointment of Candidate Financial Agent (if Candidate is not acting as own Financial Agent)

C5 – Appointment of Candidate Official Agent (if applicable)

C6 – Appointment of Candidate Scrutineer (if applicable)

Statement of Disclosure: Financial Disclosure Act (required under the Financial Disclosure Act)

Disclaimer: All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the forms contained in the Candidate Nomination Package – however the forms are not a substitute for provincial legislation and/or regulations.

Please refer directly to the latest consolidation of provincial statutes at BC Laws (www.bclaws.ca) for applicable election-related provisions and requirements.

ORIGINAL – Local JurisdictionPLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

C1 – Candidate Cover Sheet and Checklist FormPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS


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This form is available for public inspectionC2 – Page 1 of 3

JURISDICTION (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT) ELECTION AREA (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA)

We, the following electors of the above named jurisdiction, hereby nominate:

NOMINEE’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)

USUAL NAME OF PERSON NOMINATED IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE AND PREFERRED BY THE PERSON NOMINATED TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS) CITY/TOWN POSTAL CODE

MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX NUMBER)

CITY/TOWN POSTAL CODE

As a Candidate for the office of:

POSITION (E.G. MAYOR, COUNCILLOR, DIRECTOR) JURISDICTION (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT)

Each of us affirms that to the best of our knowledge, the above named person nominated for office:

1. Is or will be on general voting day for the election, 18 years of age or older.

2. Is a Canadian citizen.

3. Has been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 67 of the Local Government Act, for the past six months immediately preceding today’s date.

4. Is not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or is not otherwise disqualified by law.

NOMINATOR’S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAMES) NOMINATOR’S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAMES)

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (CITY/TOWN, STREET ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE) IF NOMINATING AS A RESIDENT ELECTOR


PROPERTY ADDRESS (CITY/TOWN, STREET ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE) IF NOMINATING AS A NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR


NOMINATOR’S SIGNATURE NOMINATOR’S SIGNATURE

Please see over for additional space when more than two nominators are required. For local governments that require 25 nominators attach an additional sheet as necessary.

I consent to the above nomination for office:

NOMINEE’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

C2 – Nomination DocumentsPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS



This form is available for public inspection































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This form will be provided to Elections BC

I do solemnly declare as follows:

1. I am qualified under section 81 of the Local Government Act to be nominated, elected and to hold the office of

POSITION (E.G. MAYOR, COUNCILLOR, DIRECTOR)

2. I am or will be on general voting day for the election, 18 years of age or older.

3. I am a Canadian citizen.

4. I have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 67 of the Local Government Act, for the past six months immediately preceding today’s date.

5. I am not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or otherwise disqualified by law.

6. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in these nomination documents is true.

7. I fully intend to accept the office if elected.

8. I am aware of and understand the requirements and restrictions of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and I intend to fully comply with those requirements and restrictions.

NOMINEE’S SIGNATURE

DECLARED BEFORE ME: CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER OR COMMISSIONER FOR TAKING AFFIDAVITS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA

AT: (LOCATION) DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

I am acting as my own Financial Agent

____________________________________________ NOMINEE’S SIGNATURE

I have appointed as my Financial Agent

____________________________________________ FINANCIAL AGENT’S NAME (IF APPLICABLE)

C2 – Nomination DocumentsPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

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Office for which individual is a nominee:


ELECTION AREA (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA)

NOMINEE’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)

USUAL NAME OF PERSON NOMINATED IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE AND PREFERRED BY THE PERSON NOMINATED TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT

MAILING ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX NUMBER) AS PROVIDED IN THE NOMINATION DOCUMENTS


ADDRESS FOR SERVICE (STREET ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS) CITY/TOWN POSTAL CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS (IF AVAILABLE)

Additional Addresses for Service Information OPTIONAL

MAILING ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX NUMBER) IF EMAIL WAS PROVIDED AS ADDRESS FOR SERVICE


FAX NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS IF MAILING ADDRESS WAS PROVIDED AS ADDRESS FOR SERVICE

NAME OF ELECTOR ORGANIZATION ENDORSING THE CANDIDATE (IF APPLICABLE)

I am acting as my own Financial Agent I am not acting as my own Financial Agent

C3 – Other Information Provided by CandidatePLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

C3 – Page 1 of 1

Please ensure that name and mailing address information is the same as that entered on FORM C2 – NOMINATION DOCUMENTS

ORIGINAL – For candidate’s recordsPROVIDE A COPY TO THE LOCAL JURISDICTION


C4 – Appointment of Candidate Financial AgentPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS




I hereby appoint as my Financial Agent for the:

GENERAL VOTING DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

General Local Election By-election

FINANCIAL AGENT’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)

MAILING ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS/PO BOX NUMBER) CITY/TOWN POSTAL CODE


EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: (YYYY / MM / DD)

CANDIDATE’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

I hereby consent to act as the Financial Agent for the above named Candidate for the:



FINANCIAL AGENT ADDRESS FOR SERVICE (STREET ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS)






FINANCIAL AGENT’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)


C4 – Page 1 of 1


C5 – Appointment of Candidate Official AgentPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS




I hereby appoint as my Official Agent for the:



OFFICIAL AGENT’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)


I hereby delegate to the above named official agent the authority to appoint scrutineers



C5 – Page 1 of 1 This form is not available for public inspection

C6 – Appointment of Candidate ScrutineerPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS




I hereby appoint as my Scrutineer for the:



SCRUTINEER’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)





C6 – Page 1 of 1 This form is not available for public inspection

Statement of DisclosureFinancial Disclosure Act

You must complete a Statement of Disclosure form if you are:• anomineeforelectiontoprovincialorlocalgovernmentoffice*,asaschooltrusteeorasadirectorofafrancophoneeducationauthority• anelectedlocalgovernmentofficial• anelectedschooltrustee,oradirectorofafrancophoneeducationauthority• anemployeedesignatedbyalocalgovernment,afrancophoneeducationauthorityortheboardofaschooldistrict• apublicemployeedesignatedbytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncil

*(“local government” includes municipalities, regional districts and the Islands Trust)

Who has access to the information on this form? TheFinancial Disclosure Actrequiresyoutodiscloseassets,liabilitiesandsourcesofincome.Undersection6(1)ofthe Act,statementsofdisclosurefiledbynomineesormunicipalofficialsareavailableforpublicinspectionduringnormalbusinesshours.Statementsfiledbydesignatedemployeesarenotroutinelyavailableforpublicinspection.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutthisform,pleasecontactyoursolicitororyourpoliticalparty’slegalcounsel.

What is a trustee? – s. 5 (2) Inthefollowingquestionstheterm“trustee”doesnotmeanschooltrusteeorIslandsTrusttrustee.UndertheFinancial Disclosure Act atrustee:• holdsashareinacorporationoraninterestinlandforyourbenefit,orisliableundertheIncome Tax Act (Canada)topayincometax

onincomereceivedontheshareorlandinterest• hasanagreemententitlinghimorhertoacquireaninterestinlandforyourbenefit

Person making disclosure:last name first & middle name(s)

Street, rural route, post office box:

If sections do not provide enough space, attach a separate sheet to continue.

City:

Level of government that applies to you:

Province: Postal Code:

provincialschoolboard/francophoneeducationauthority

local government

Assets – S. 3 (a) Listthenameofeachcorporationinwhichyouholdoneormoreshares,includingsharesheldbyatrusteeonyourbehalf:

Liabilities – s. 3 (e) Listallcreditorstowhomyouoweadebt.Donotincluderesidentialpropertydebt(mortgage,leaseoragreementforsale),moneyborrowedforhouseholdorpersonallivingexpenses,oranyassetsyouholdintrustforanotherperson:

creditor’s name(s) creditor’s address(es)

Income – s. 3 (b-d)Listeachofthebusinessesandorganizationsfromwhichyoureceivefinancialremunerationforyourservicesandidentifyyourcapacityasowner,part-owner,employee,trustee,partnerorother(e.g.directorofacompanyorsociety).• Provincialnomineesanddesignatedemployeesmustlistallsourcesofincomeintheprovince.• Localgovernmentofficials,schoolboardofficials,francophoneeducationauthoritydirectorsanddesignatedemployeesmustlist

onlyincomesourceswithintheregionaldistrictthatincludesthemunicipality,localtrustareaorschooldistrictforwhichtheofficialiselectedornominated,orwheretheemployeeholdsthedesignatedposition.

your capacity name(s) of business(es)/organization(s)

Real Property – s. 3 (f)Listthelegaldescriptionandaddressofalllandinwhichyou,oratrusteeactingonyourbehalf,ownaninterestorhaveanagreementwhichentitlesyoutoobtainaninterest.Donotincludeyourpersonalresidence.• Provincialnomineesanddesignatedemployeesmustlistallapplicablelandholdingsintheprovince.• Localgovernmentofficials,schoolboardofficials,francophoneeducationauthoritydirectorsanddesignatedemployeesmustlist

onlyapplicablelandholdingswithintheregionaldistrictthatincludesthemunicipality,localtrustareaorschooldistrictforwhichtheofficialiselectedornominated,orwheretheemployeeholdsthedesignatedposition.

legal description(s) address(es)

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Corporate Assets – s. 5Doyouindividually,ortogetherwithyourspouse,child,brother,sister,motherorfather,ownsharesinacorporationwhichtotalmorethan30%ofvotesforelectingdirectors?(Includesharesheldbyatrusteeonyourbehalf,butnotsharesyouholdbywayofsecurity.)

no yes

If yes, please list the following information below & continue on a separate sheet as necessary:• thenameofeachcorporationandallofitssubsidiaries• ingeneralterms,thetypeofbusinessthecorporationanditssubsidiariesnormallyconduct• adescriptionandaddressoflandinwhichthecorporation,itssubsidiariesoratrusteeactingforthecorporation,ownaninterest,or

haveanagreemententitlinganyofthemtoacquireaninterest• alistofcreditorsofthecorporation,includingitssubsidiaries.Youneednotincludedebtsoflessthan$5,000payablein90days• alistofanyothercorporationsinwhichthecorporation,includingitssubsidiariesortrusteesactingforthem,holdsoneormoreshares.

Where to send this completed disclosure form:Local government officials:

… to your local chief election officer • withyournominationpapers,and

… to the officer responsible for corporate administration • betweenthe1stand15thofJanuaryofeachyearyouholdoffice,and • bythe15thofthemonthafteryouleaveoffice

School board trustees/ Francophone Education Authority directors:… to the secretary treasurer or chief executive officer of the authority • withyournominationpapers,and • betweenthe1stand15thofJanuaryofeachyearyouholdoffice,and • bythe15thofthemonthafteryouleaveoffice

Nominees for provincial office: • withyournominationpapers.Ifelectedyouwillbeadvisedoffurtherdisclosurerequirementsunderthe

Members’ Conflict of Interest Act

Designated Employees:… to the appropriate disclosure clerk (local government officer responsible for corporate administration, secretary treasurer, or Clerk of the Legislative Assembly) • bythe15thofthemonthyoubecomeadesignatedemployee,and • betweenthe1stand15thofJanuaryofeachyearyouareemployed,and • bythe15thofthemonthafteryouleaveyourposition

signature of person making disclosure date

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CANDIDATE PROFILE INSTRUCTIONS

For the 2018 local government election, every candidate for Mayor, Councillor, and School Trustee in New Westminster will be given the option of submitting candidate profile information for publication on the City’s Election website. Submission of a candidate profile is not a requirement of the nomination process; therefore candidates may choose whether or not they wish to participate. Candidate Profiles will be publically available on the City website at www.newwestcity.ca/elections on September 24, 2018 (after the election has been officially declared). Candidate profiles may include:

• a candidate’s statement of up to 150 words, • a recent, head-and-shoulders photograph of the candidate, and • candidate contact information, including website and email addresses.

Important Deadline: All candidate profiles must be received by the Election Office by the close of the nomination period (Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.). If they are not received by this deadline, they will not be made available as described. Candidate Statement Requirements:

• Profile statements must be submitted and will be published in English only.

• Profile statements must be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]. It is essential to include the name of the candidate, the position they have been nominated for, and a contact phone number.

• A printed version of the statement, signed by the candidate, must be filed by the nomination deadline. (Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.)

• Statements must be a maximum of 150 words. Statements in excess of 150 words will be reduced to end at the last complete sentence or phrase within the 150 word limit.

• Statements must be confined to information about the candidate, the elector organization endorsing the candidate or details about the candidate's independent status, the candidate's policies and platform, and the candidate's intentions if elected. The statement is not to be used to make comments in relation to other candidates or elector organizations.

• The Chief Election Officer will not edit statements, except to reduce the length to below 150 words. Incorrect spelling and grammar, or other obvious errors, will not be corrected.


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Photograph Requirements:

• The photograph must be recent and must show the head and shoulders of the candidate alone.

• The photograph must be in high-quality JPEG format. (smaller than 9 MB)

• Candidate photographs must be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]. It is essential to include with the photograph the name of the candidate, the position he/she has been nominated for, and a contact phone number.

Review and publication of the Candidate Profiles For candidates who choose not to submit profile information, or who fail to submit appropriate profile information by the nomination deadline (Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4 p.m.), the candidate name, elector organization (if applicable) and position nominated for, will appear in the candidate profiles with the notation “Candidate profile information not available”. Where the candidate profile is complete except for a photograph, the notation “Photo not available” will appear in the photo space. Important! If a candidate statement or photograph in the sole opinion of the Chief Election Officer, does not reasonably comply with the criteria above or is frivolous or otherwise unsuitable for publication, the Chief Election Officer will request that the candidate resubmit acceptable profile information. The candidate will have two (2) business days to submit profile information to the satisfaction of the Chief Election Officer. The Chief Election Officer is not responsible for verifying or investigating the accuracy of information provided by the candidates for the candidate profiles, and will include such a statement in the Candidate Profile publication. The Chief Election Officer also reserves the right to include a disclaimer statement concerning the accuracy of individual candidate profiles. By choosing to submit a candidate profile, the candidate accepts that the Chief Election Officer, while making every effort to ensure that the information submitted is reproduced accurately, will not be responsible for errors or omissions in the distributed material

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CANDIDATE PROFILE

(Candidate information for electors) Please review the document titled: “Candidate Profile Instructions” (included in the nomination package) prior to completing this form Completed candidate profiles will be published on the City’s Election website at: http://www.newwestcity.ca/elections Important Note: The completed Candidate Profile must be received by the Chief Election Officer by the close of the nomination period (Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.).

Name and Contact Information Name of Candidate: _________________________________________________________________ Elector Organization (if applicable): ____________________________________________________ Nominated for:

Mayor

Councillor

School Trustee Contact number(s): (maximum of 2; indicate whether it is a phone line or fax number) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Email address(es): (maximum of 2) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Website address / URL(s): (maximum of 2) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________


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2018 CANDIDATE PROFILE Name of Candidate: Photograph REQUIREMENTS:

• The photograph must be recent. It must show the head and shoulders of the candidate alone.

• The photograph must be in high-quality JPEG format.

• Candidate photographs must be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]. It is essential to include the name of the candidate in the subject line, and the position he/she has been nominated for, and a contact phone number in the body of the email.

PHOTO RELEASE: By submitting a photograph with this application, you are granting permission to the City of New Westminster to publish the photograph for purposes of election awareness and education. The photograph may appear online or in printed form. The photograph will not be returned and will become the sole property of the City of New Westminster. You must either be the sole owner of all copyrights in the photograph or have the full authority of the copyright owner(s) to grant to the City of New Westminster the rights required for the uses set out in this release.

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2018 CANDIDATE PROFILE Name of Candidate: Candidate Statement (maximum 150 words about the candidate; statements will not be edited or corrected; please submit in a Microsoft Word electronic file accompanied by a paper copy of the statement signed by the candidate, or submit a signed typewritten or hand-printed copy):

______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

I, the undersigned, have read the Instructions for Completion of the Candidate Profile. I understand that the Chief Election Officer may refuse to accept this Candidate Profile for publication if the Chief Election Officer determines that it does not reasonably comply with the criteria in the Candidate Profile Instructions, or is frivolous or otherwise unsuitable for publication.

I consent to the disclosure to the public of all candidate profile information, including the contact information provided, verbally, in hard-copy form or by electronic means.

Signature of Candidate Date “This information is collected by the City of New Westminster under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to process and manage your Election 2018 Candidate Application. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact the Chief Election Officer, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, 604-515-3764 or at [email protected].”

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City of New WestminsterVoting Places for 2018 General Local Election

This drawing is provided as a convenience, for information purposes only. The City of New Westminster disclaims all responsibility for accuracy or completeness of information contained in this drawing. All map information should be confirmed in the field. Map information is derived from sources with varying levels of accuracy and may have changed since compiled. In no event will the City of New Westminster be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or other damages due to any inaccuracy or incompleteness of map information.

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GENERAL VOTING DAY - OCTOBER 20, 2018 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

ADVANCE VOTING PLACES - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

LegendAdvance

! Voting Place! Advance Voting Place

µID Name Location Facility_Address DateA1City Hall Coun cil Cham ber 511 Royal Ave Oct 10 an d 17, 2018A2Law n Bow lin g Club Clubhouse 710 Eighth S t Oct 13, an d 17, 2018A3Queen sboro ugh Co m m un ity Cen tre Poplar Roo m 920 Ewen Ave Oct 10, 2018

ID Name Location Facility_Address1Queen Elizabeth Elem en tary S choo l Gym 921 Salter S t2Co n n aught Heights Elem en tary S choo l Gym 2201 Lo n do n S t3S t. Aidan ’s Presbyterian Church Basem en t 1320 Seven th Ave4Lord Kelvin Elem en tary S choo l Gym 1010 Ham ilto n S t5Cen tury House Douglas/Fir Roo m s 620 Eighth S t6S t. Barn abas An glican Church Parish Hall 1010 Fifth Aven ue7Fraser River Middle Schoo l Gym 800 Queen s Ave8Herbert S pen cer Elem en tary S choo l Gym 605 Seco n d S t9Glen bro ok Middle Schoo l Gym 701 Park Cres10FW Howay Elem en tary S choo l Gym 91 Courtn ey Cres11Richard McBride Elem en tary S choo l Gym 331 Richm o n d S t12S apperto n Pen sio n ers Hall Basem en t 318 Keary S t13Glen bro ok Park Am en ities Cen tre Main Roo m 76 Jam ieso n Crt14Royal Westm in ster Arm o ry Main Hall 530 Queen s Ave15Riverben d Housin g Co-operative Co m m o n Ro o m 1050 Quayside Dr16Qayqayt Elem en tary S choo l Gym 85 Merivale S t

Information for Scrutineers and Official Agents

Procedures and Conduct while at a Voting Location At each voting location, each candidate may be represented by the official agent and one scrutineer. All scrutineers and official agents are required to follow election procedures and guidelines for conduct. Arriving at the Voting Location: • All scrutineers and official agents must check-in with the Presiding Election Official (PEO) immediately upon

arrival at a voting location. • The PEO will take your copy of the signed “Appointment of Scrutineer” or “Appointment of Official

Agent” form and keep it with them until you leave the voting place. This form essentially serves as your “pass” to be at the voting place for a purpose other than voting. Please note that this form must be completed with the candidates name before the scrutineer enters the voting location i.e. the scrutineer must know who they are representing before entering the voting location. It is not the responsibility of the PEO to determine this.

• You will be asked to sign a “Declaration of Scrutineer” or “Declaration of Official Agent” form, which includes an oath to preserve the secrecy of the ballot, per Section 123 of the Local Government Act:

As authorized by the Chief Election Officer, the PEO has the discretionary authority to remove any scrutineers or candidate agents for failure to observe the following guidelines: Guidelines for Scrutineers and Official Agents While in the Voting Location: Scrutineers and official agents are entitled to: • Observe the issuance of ballots; • When the voting location is not busy and election officials are not otherwise occupied with processing

voters, request permission from the PEO to see the voting books; • Challenge the right of either a new elector seeking to register, or a person already on the list of electors, if it is

suspected that the person is not entitled to vote for whatever reason. Such a challenge does not prevent the elector from receiving a ballot, but would result in the PEO following the process for a Declaration of a Challenged Elector, per Section 126 of the Local Government Act;

• Observe the closing of the voting place and receive copies of the results tape from the vote tabulating unit (Scrutineers and/or agents must be present at a voting location prior to its closing at 8:00 pm in order to observe closing procedures).

Scrutineers and official agents must: • Remain in the area designated by the PEO for scrutineers and official agents; • Stand a reasonable distance away from the vote tabulator unit to observe the ballots being inserted into the unit,

and to observe generally how ballots returned by the unit are handled; • NOT use mobile phones, tablets, or any device with photographic or video capabilities inside the voting place; • NOT stand so close to the vote tabulator unit so as to be able to see how a ballot has been marked; • NOT in any way touch or interfere with the vote tabulator unit or ballots; • NOT speak with election officials at a voting location other than the PEO; • NOT be in the area between election officials and the voting booths, nor be present behind the voting booths; • NOT engage in conversations with voters; • NOT interfere with the voting proceedings in any way; • NOT wear campaign buttons, distribute campaign literature or carry out any activities of a political nature. The

PEO will advise you to remove any such campaign buttons upon entering the voting place.


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Leaving the Voting Location: • Inform the PEO that you are leaving the voting place. • If necessary, the PEO will return your copy of the signed “Appointment of Scrutineer” or “Appointment of

Official Agent” form when you leave.

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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL AGENT

I, ___________________________________, of ________________________, British Columbia,

solemnly affirm that I will preserve the secrecy of the ballot in accordance with section 123 of the Local

Government Act, and I will not:

a) interfere with a person who is marking a ballot;

b) attempt to discover how another person voted;

c) communicate information regarding how another person voted or marked a ballot;

d) induce a person, directly or indirectly, to show a ballot in a way that reveals how the person voted.

Signature

Declared before me at ________________________________ British Columbia this _______ day of ______________________, 2018. _________________________________________ Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer, or Presiding Election Official


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DECLARATION OF SCRUTINEER

I, ___________________________________, of ________________________, British Columbia, representing __________________________________________________________________________

(Name of Candidate) solemnly affirm that I will preserve the secrecy of the ballot in accordance with section 123 of the Local

Government Act, and I will not:

a) interfere with a person who is marking a ballot;

b) attempt to discover how another person voted;

c) communicate information regarding how another person voted or marked a ballot;

d) induce a person, directly or indirectly, to show a ballot in a way that reveals how the person voted.

Signature

Declared before me at ________________________________ British Columbia this _______ day of ______________________, 2018. _________________________________________ Chief Election Officer Deputy Chief Election Officer, or Presiding Election Official


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Confidentiality of List of Electors

In accordance with Section 77(8) of the Local Government Act, you are receiving a copy of the List of Registered Electors. The List of Electors contains personal information as defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; this information is confidential. The Local Government Act provides serious penalties for the misuse of such information. A List of Electors is supplied to each Candidate on a USB drive solely for purposes of the 2018 General Local Election, and which must be returned to the City after the election. Recipients of the list must agree to the following terms: • Candidates (and their Official Agents) are responsible for protecting the confidentiality of

the List of Electors, and for ensuring that all persons in their organization, who have access to the List of Electors, do likewise. A signed “Undertaking and Acknowledgement of Receipt of List of Electors” must be filed with the Chief Election Officer, City of New Westminster, before the List is released to a Candidate.

• The List of Electors must be stored in a secure manner, so that only authorized individuals

have access to the information. All persons who have access to information contained in a List of Electors are individually responsible for protecting the confidentiality of that information.

• The List of Electors is not available for public inspection, except through the Election Office

and in accordance with the restrictions provided in the Local Government Act. Only authorized individuals in a Candidate’s office may use a List of Electors to assist qualified members of the public to determine if they are registered electors, and if their elector information is up-to-date. The public may not directly access the List of Electors to look themselves up.

• While it is permissible to assist members of the same household to confirm the registration

status of both themselves and other members of their own household, it is not permissible to use the List of Electors to assist individuals to locate the current residence of another person whose address they do not know.

As noted on the “Undertaking and Acknowledgement of Receipt of List of Electors”, information may not be used, copied, or distributed, in whole or in part, by or for any person, in any form whatever, except for general local and school election purposes. Misuse of the information is subject to serious penalties under the Local Government Act. When no longer required, the List of Electors must be destroyed. The City will undertake this on behalf of the Candidates. Candidates must return the USB drive with the List of Electors to the Chief Election Officer, City of New Westminster, no later than October 26, 2018, for confidential destruction.


DOC #1242860 Section 77(8) and 163(5)(c)(i), Local Government Act

UNDERTAKING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OF RECEIPT OF LIST OF ELECTORS

Name of Candidate _____________________________________________________________ or (if applicable)

Name of Official Agent __________________________________________________________ Representing __________________________________________________________________

(Name of Candidate) I, the undersigned, acknowledge receipt of a List of Electors for New Westminster, B.C. I am accepting this List of Electors on behalf of myself, a candidate, or on behalf of the elector organization noted above, and am duly authorized to do so. I understand that the information contained in the List of Electors is confidential, that access to it is restricted under the Local Government Act, and that the information is supplied exclusively for election purposes. I understand and accept that the information may not be used, copied or distributed, in whole or in part, by or for any person, in any form whatsoever, except for election purposes. I undertake to ensure that the confidentiality of the List of Electors is protected, and that when no longer required, such information will be returned to the Chief Election Officer no later than October 26, 2018. ______________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature Date FOR OFFICE USE: ______________________________________ ___________________________________ Date List returned to Chief Election Officer Chief Election Officer


DOC #1242860 Section 77(8) and 163(5)(c)(i), Local Government Act

CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF

CONTACT INFORMATION

I, __________________________________________________, a Candidate, OR Chief Official / Financial Agent for ___________________________________________________________ , OR (Name of Elector Organization) Chief Official / Financial Agent for _________________________________________________ (Name of Third Party Sponsor) consent to the public disclosure of the contact information indicated below in order to allow the media and the general public to contact me regarding the election campaign and to allow organizations to contact me regarding “All Candidates” meetings.

__________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date Note: The provision of public contact information is optional and entirely at your discretion. Indicate only the contact information that you wish to be made publicly available on request: Campaign Phone Number: ________________________________________________________ Campaign Fax Number:__________________________________________________________ Campaign Cell Number: _________________________________________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________________________________ Website Address:_______________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________ Home Fax Number: _____________________________________________________________ Home Cell Number: _____________________________________________________________ Other Contact Information: _______________________________________________________ (In compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information on this form is collected for the purposes indicated relating to the General Local & School Election only and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes than stated above, without express written consent. Any inquiries about the collection and use of this information can be answered by Jacque Killawee, Chief Election Officer, 604-515-3764.)


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Non-Public Contact Information

For Election Office Use Only (optional)

The following contact information, if different from your publicly disclosed contact information, will only be used by Election staff to contact you in relation to the election. Name: _____________________________________________________________ Phone Number (1): ___________________________________________________ Phone Number (2): ___________________________________________________ Email Address (1): ___________________________________________________ Email Address (2): ___________________________________________________ ********************************************** Election Signs Contact The following person / contact is responsible for the placement of my election signs and may be contacted by the Bylaws Department or the Election Office should an issue arise regarding election signage: Name: _____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________


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CANDIDATE INFORMATION RELEASE AUTHORIZATION Your nomination documents are available to the public to view as soon as they are submitted. Consent provided with this form simply allows the municipality to provide additional information, as appearing below, to the public and / or media. The information you choose to share will be posted on websites operated by CivicInfo BC (www.civicinfo.bc.ca). This is the primary source through which the media, the public, provincial ministries, researchers, and others are able to obtain province-wide local election information. I, (please print name of person nominated)

having submitted nomination documents for election to the office of ______________________, hereby give my consent to share the following information. This information may be shared by email, posting on a website, phone, fax, or by any other means of electronic communication. Address:

Phone: Alternate Phone (e.g. Cell):

Email:

Website: Instagram:

Twitter: Facebook:

Gender (Check one):

□ Female □ Male □ Other / undisclosed Previous Elected Experience (Check one): □ Incumbent. Served on Council in the same role between 2014 and 2018. □ Served on Council different role between 2014 and 2018. □ Served on council before 2014, but not during the past term. □ No council experience, but has been elected to office elsewhere (school, local, provincial, or federal). □ None.

_______________________________ (Signature of Candidate)

If you have questions about the information collected being on this from, please contact

CivicInfo BC at [email protected], 250-383-4898.

ELECTOR ORGANIZATION ENDORSEMENT PACKAGE

Use the Elector Organization Cover Sheet and Checklist Form E1 to ensure that the Elector Organization Endorsement Package is complete and meets the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Financial Disclosure Act and/or Vancouver Charter.

The Elector Organization Endorsement Package Cover Sheet and Checklist Form E1 serve as a guide to the forms that must be submitted by the Elector Organization Authorized Principal Official to the local Chief Election Officer as part of the Candidate endorsement process.

Ensure that, for each item checked off on the Checklist Form E1 (Section B), the relevant form is completed and attached.

The Elector Organization Cover Sheet and Checklist Form E1 are for the local Chief Election Officer’s reference only and do not constitute part of the Elector Organization Endorsement Package.

Completing only the Elector Organization Cover Sheet and Checklist Form E1 does not constitute completion of the Elector Organization Endorsement Package, nor does it satisfy the legislative

requirements set out in the Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Financial Disclosure Act and/or Vancouver Charter.

COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Record the Elector Organization Authorized Principal Official’s full name.

2. Record the endorsing Elector Organization’s name.

3. Use section B of the Cover Sheet and Checklist Form E1 to identify which forms have been completed and are included in the Elector Organization Endorsement Package.

4. Return the completed package to the local Chief Election Officer.

As per Local Elections Campaign Financing Act requirements, the following forms will be forwarded to Elections BC by the local Chief Election Officer:

E3 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents: Declaration of Elector Organization Authorized Principal Official;

E4 – Consent of Elector Organization Responsible Principal Official(s); E5 – Other Information Provided by Elector Organization; and

E6 – Appointment of Elector Organization Financial Agent.

After election results have been declared, please send any changes to documents previously provided to Elections BC to:

Elections BC PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria BC V8W 9J6

Toll-free fax: 1-866-466-0665

Email: [email protected]

SECTION A

ENDORSING ELECTOR ORGANIZATION’S NAME GENERAL VOTING DAY (YYYY / MM / DD)

SECTION B

This Elector Organization Endorsement Package includes the following completed forms, appointments, consents and declarations:

E2 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents

E3 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents: Declaration of Elector Organization Authorized Principal Official

E4 – Consent of the Elector Organization Responsible Principal Official(s)

E5 – Other Information Provided by Elector Organization

E6 – Appointment of Elector Organization Financial Agent


E1 – Elector Organization Cover Sheet and Checklist FormPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS


E1 – Page 1 of 1

Disclaimer: All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the forms contained in the Elector Organization Endorsement Package – however the forms are not a substitute for provincial legislation and/or regulations.

Please refer directly to the latest consolidation of provincial statutes at BC Laws (www.bclaws.ca) for applicable election-related provisions and requirements.

http://www.bclaws.ca




ELECTOR ORGANIZATION’S LEGAL NAME (IF APPLICABLE) USUAL NAME IF DIFFERENT FROM LEGAL NAME OR NO LEGAL NAME

ABBREVIATION/ACRONYMS/OTHER NAMES USED BY THE ELECTOR ORGANIZATION

NAME, ABBREVIATION OR ACRONYM TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT


CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAMES) CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAMES)

USUAL NAME TO BE USED ON THE BALLOT USUAL NAME TO BE USED ON THE BALLOT

CANDIDATE’S CONSENT TO ENDORSEMENT (SIGNATURE) CANDIDATE’S CONSENT TO ENDORSEMENT (SIGNATURE)










Please see over for additional space when endorsing more than two candidates. Please attach additional endorsement sheets as necessary.

E2 – Elector Organization Endorsement DocumentsPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

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E3 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents: Declaration of Elector Organization Authorized Principal Official

PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

ELECTOR ORGANIZATION’S NAME

As Authorized Principal Official for the above named Elector Organization, I do solemnly declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief:

1. The above named Elector Organization has at least 50 members who are electors of the municipality or regional district for which the election is being held.

2. The above named Elector Organization is not disqualified from endorsing candidate(s).

3. The Elector Organization is aware of and understands the requirements and restrictions of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act that apply to the above named Elector Organization and that the Elector Organization intends to fully comply with those requirements and restrictions.

4. I am authorized to make the solemn declaration on behalf of the above named Elector Organization.

5. This solemn declaration is made in relation to the candidate(s) named on Form E2 – Elector Organization Endorsement Documents included in this Endorsement Package.

AUTHORIZED PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE

DECLARED BEFORE ME: CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER OR COMMISSIONER FOR TAKING AFFIDAVITS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA

AT: (LOCATION) DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)


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E4 – Consent of Elector Organization Responsible Principal Official(s)PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS


I hereby consent to act as the Authorized Principal Official and a Responsible Principal Official for the above named Elector Organization for the:



AUTHORIZED/RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)








AUTHORIZED/RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)


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E4 – Consent of Elector Organization Responsible Principal Official(s)PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

I hereby consent to act as a Responsible Principal Official for the above named Elector Organization for the:



RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)







RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

If additional Responsible Principal Officials consent to act for the above named Elector Organization please attach additional sheets as necessary.


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E5 – Other Information Provided by Elector OrganizationPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

JURISDICTION (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT) ELECTION AREA (E.G. MUNICIPALITY, REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA)

ELECTOR ORGANIZATION’S LEGAL NAME (IF APPLICABLE) USUAL NAME IF DIFFERENT FROM LEGAL NAME OR NO LEGAL NAME

ABBREVIATION/ACRONYMS/OTHER NAMES USED BY THE ELECTOR ORGANIZATION

NAME, ABBREVIATION OR ACRONYM TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT








Endorsed Candidate(s):









Please see over for additional space and attach additional endorsement sheets as necessary.


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ORIGINAL – For elector organization’s recordsPROVIDE A COPY TO THE LOCAL JURISDICTION


E6 – Appointment of Elector Organization Financial AgentPLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS


FINANCIAL AGENT’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME(S)

is hereby appointed as the Financial Agent for the above named Elector Organization for the:





EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: (YYYY / MM / DD)

AUTHORIZED PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)

I hereby consent to act as the Financial Agent for the above named elector organization for the:



FINANCIAL AGENT ADDRESS FOR SERVICE (STREET ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS)






FINANCIAL AGENT’S SIGNATURE DATE: (YYYY / MM / DD)


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The City of New Westminster has an established practice of designating preferred locations for election signs. The guidelines below have been developed in response to requests, concerns, and expectations from City residents and operating departments with regard to: community values; aesthetics/ appearance; safety and line of sight issues; potential damage to City infrastructure; and impact on maintenance activities. These guidelines are consistent with City bylaws, apply to, and have been respected by, political candidates and parties at all levels of government in the past. New Westminster residents are very appreciative of Candidates efforts. 1. Election signs may not exceed 3.0 square meters (32 square feet, a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood) in

size.

2. Election signs are not permitted on City property, including: • in or around the perimeter of public parks, playing fields, and facility/building grounds; • on grassed and landscaped medians, traffic dividers or centre boulevards (e.g. Second and

Fifth Street centre boulevards); • attached to public utility poles, sign posts, trees or City buildings; and • on public sidewalks, lanes or roads.

3. For General Local Elections only: Section 163(4) of the Local Government Act prohibits the

placement of election signage within 100 meters of a voting location where voting proceedings are being conducted at the time (i.e. during Advance Voting or on General Voting Day). Doing so constitutes an election offence under the Local Government Act. This includes: signage displayed on private property, including any signage visible through windows; signage displayed in or on the exterior of vehicles and vehicle attachments.

For General Local Elections, the City’s Election Office will supply 100-meter perimeter maps for all election locations. It is up to the candidates to familiarize themselves with these boundaries and ensure that no election signage or advertising are displayed within the 100-meter zones.

4. Election signs must be removed not later than fourteen (14) days following the date of the

election. 5. Election signs will be removed if found not to be in accordance with 1, 2, 3 and 4 above. Signs

will be stored and available for pick-up at the Engineering Operations Yard (901 First Street). 6. The City will assume no responsibility for any damage to election signs where the City is

compelled to remove inappropriately placed signs. 7. Candidates and their agents are liable for any damage done in placement of election signs on City

property. 8. When election signs are placed in front of private properties, the following guidelines apply:

• There must be full consent of the owner of the property; • Signs must be located on the property owner's side of the sidewalk (e.g. not on City

boulevards between the sidewalk and road); and • Signs must be placed in such a manner that visibility of traffic control devices and sight-lines

to pedestrians and vehicles are not impaired. For further information please contact: Development Services 604-527-4532 / Legislative Services 604-527-4523 / Engineering Operations 604-526-4691

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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ACTThe information in this fact sheet applies to you if you are a municipal official, including a municipal nominee, ormunicipal employee (see definitions below).

NOTE: If you are a nominee for election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in British Columbia, please refer to factsheet #AG04003-a.

ABOUT THE ACTThe Financial Disclosure Act requires that the following people make disclosures of assets, debts and sources ofincome:• A nominee for election to provincial or local government* office, as a school trustee, or as a

director of a francophone education authority.• An elected local government official.• An elected school trustee, or director of a francophone education authority.• An employee designated by a local government, francophone education authority or board of a school district.• A public employee designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

* ("local government" includes municipalities, regional districts, and the Islands Trust.)

The intent of the Act is to identify what areas of influence and possible financial benefit an elected official, nomineeor designated employee might have by virtue of their office, and, in the case of an elected official or nominee, toensure the public has reasonable access to the information.

DEFINITIONSFor the purpose of this fact sheet:"disclosure clerk" means:

– in relation to a municipality or regional district, the officer assigned responsibility for corporate administration;

– in relation to the Islands Trust, the secretary of the Islands Trust;– in relation to the board of a school district, the secretary treasurer of the school district;– in relation to a francophone education authority, the chief executive officer of the authority.

"municipal official" means a person who is a member of the council of a municipality, the board of a regionaldistrict or a local trust committee, or is a member of a board of school trustees constituted under the School Act,or is a member of the board of directors of a francophone education authority, and includes a municipalnominee.

"municipal employee" means a person who is employed or appointed by the council of a municipality, by the boardof a regional district, by the Islands Trust Council, by a francophone education authority or by the board of aschool district, and is designated by the council, board, Islands Trust Council or francophone education authority,as the case may be, to be a municipal employee.

Ministry of Attorney General

FACT SHEET

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WHAT YOU MUST DISCLOSEIt is not necessary to disclose the value of your holdings or the amount of debt owed, but you must disclose:• The name of each corporation in which you hold one or more shares, including shares held by a trustee on your

behalf.

• The name of each creditor to whom you owe a debt, with the following exceptions: residential property debt(mortgage, lease or agreement for sale); money borrowed for household or personal living expenses; or any assetsyou hold in trust for another person.

• The name of each business or organization located or carrying on business within the regional district that includesthe municipality, local trust area or school district for which you are elected or nominated (if a municipal official), oremployed or appointed (if a municipal employee) and from which you receive financial remuneration. You mustalso identify your capacity as owner, part-owner, employee, trustee, partner or other (e.g. director of company orsociety).

• The legal description(s) and address(es) of all land located within the regional district that includes the municipality,local trust area or school district for which you are elected or nominated (if a municipal official), or employed orappointed (if a municipal employee) in which you, or a trustee acting on your behalf, own an interest or have anagreement, which entitles you to obtain an interest. Your personal residence does not need to be disclosed.

• The following information with regard to corporations where you individually, or together with your spouse, child,brother, sister, mother or father, own shares which total more than 30% of votes for electing directors:

– The name of each corporation and its subsidiaries.– The type of business the corporation and its subsidiaries normally conduct. – A description and address of land in which the corporation, its subsidiaries or a trustee acting for the

corporation, own an interest or have an agreement entitling any of them to acquire an interest. – A list of creditors of the corporation, including its subsidiaries (you need not include debts of less than

$5,000 payable in less than 90 days). – list of any other corporations in which the corporation, including its subsidiaries or trustees acting for them,

holds one or more shares.

You must include shares held by a trustee on your behalf, but not shares you hold by way of security.

FILING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTSYou must use a "Statement of Disclosure" form to make your disclosures under the Act. You can download the formfrom the B.C. Government Web site at: www.gov.bc.ca [type ‘Financial Disclosure Form’ in the search bar].

If you are a municipal official, you must submit your completed disclosure form with your nomination papers and, if elected, between January 1st and 15th in each year to the appropriate disclosure clerk. If you are a municipal employee, you must submit your completed disclosure form to the appropriate disclosure clerk not later than the 15th day of the month following the month in which you became a municipal employee and annually after than betweenJanuary 1st and 15th.

You are not required to file more than one written disclosure a month. If you cease to be an elected municipal official ormunicipal employee, for any reason other than death, you must file a written disclosure by the 15th day of the monthfollowing the month in which you cease to be an official or employee.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. Do I need to list mutual fund investments?

A. The Financial Disclosure Act was written many years ago and does not specifically address mutual fundinvestments. If you own mutual funds which do not contain corporate shares or interests in land located within theregional district that includes the municipality, local trust area or school district for which you are elected ornominated (if a municipal official), or employed or appointed (if a municipal employee), you are not required todisclose your investment. If you own mutual funds which do contain corporate shares or interests in land located inthat regional district, your investment should be disclosed either as trusts (if applicable) or to comply with the spirit ofthe legislation.

Q. Do I need to list investments held in my RRSPs? A. It depends on the type of investments you hold in your RRSPs. If you hold, in an RRSP, corporate shares orinterests in land located within the regional district that includes the municipality, local trust area or school district forwhich you are elected or nominated (if a municipal official), or employed or appointed (if a municipal employee),those investments must be disclosed to the same extent as if you held those investments outside an RRSP. However,if you hold investments in an RRSP which would not be disclosable if you held them directly (e.g. term deposits orGICs), they do not become disclosable because they are held in an RRSP.

Q. Do I need to list credit card debt for other than ordinary household or personal living expenses? A. Yes, credit card companies for which you owe a debt for other than ordinary household or personal livingexpenses must be disclosed.

Q. What happens if I forget to include something on my form?A. As a municipal official or municipal employee you are required by law to submit a complete disclosure formannually and, if you are a municipal nominee, with your nomination papers. If you have forgotten to includesomething on your form, you should submit a supplement to your filed disclosure form or complete a new disclosureform and submit it to the appropriate disclosure clerk or, in the case of municipal nominees, to the chief electionofficer as soon as possible.

Q. Who will have access to the information on my disclosure form?A. If you are a municipal official, your statement of disclosure form will be available for public inspection duringnormal business hours. If you are a municipal employee, a copy is sent to the members of the council, board or trustcouncil responsible for your employment or appointment.

FURTHER INFORMATION?You should approach your solicitor if you require additional information on the Financial Disclosure Act and the disclosure form.

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of this fact sheet is to help municipal officials and municipal employees understand the general requirements of the Financial Disclosure Act.

However, the Act itself should be referred to for specific interpretations.

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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER

BYLAW NO.7985, 2018

A Bylaw to provide for the determination of various procedures for the conduct of local government elections and other voting

WHEREAS under the Local Government Act, the Council may, by bylaw, determine various procedures and requirements to be applied in the conduct of local government elections and other voting;

AND WHEREAS City Council wishes to establish various procedures and requirements under that authority;

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster in open meeting assembled ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Citation

This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Local Government Elections ProceduresBylaw No. 7985, 2018”.

2. Definitions

In this bylaw:

“Community Charter” means the Community Charter, SBC 2003, Chapter 26, asamended from time to time;

“election” means an election for the number of persons required to fill a localgovernment office;

“Election Act” means the Election Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 106, as amended fromtime to time;

“elector” means a resident elector or property elector of the City of NewWestminster, as defined under the Local Government Act;

“general local election” means the elections held for the mayor and all councillors ofthe local government, which was held in 2014 and must be held in every fourth yearafter that;

“general voting day” means

(a) for a general local election, the third Saturday of October in the year of the election,

(b) for other elections, the date set under sections 54 (5), 55 (1) or (3) and 152 (5) of the Local Government Act, and

(c) for other voting, the date set under section 174 (1) or (2) of the Local Government Act;

“local government” means, in relation to an election, the council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster;

“Local Government Act” means the Local Government Act, RSBC 2015, Chapter 1, as amended from time to time;

“other voting” means voting on a matter referred to in section 170 of the Local Government Act and includes voting on community opinions under section 83 of the Community Charter.

3. Use of the Provincial List of Voters as the Register of Resident Electors

(a) As authorized under section 76 of the Local Government Act, the most current available Provincial list of voters prepared under the Election Act is deemed to be the register of resident electors for the City of New Westminster.

(b) The Provincial list of voters becomes the register of resident electors no later than 52 days before general voting day for any election or other voting for the City of New Westminster.

4. Required Advance Voting Opportunities

(a) In accordance with section 107 of the Local Government Act, advance voting opportunities shall be held on:

(i) the tenth day before general voting day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and

(ii) the third day before general voting day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and

(b) As soon as practicable after the declaration of an election by voting, the chief election officer must designate voting places for the required advance voting opportunities.

5. Additional Advance Voting Opportunities

In accordance with section 108 of the Local Government Act, the local government authorizes the chief election officer to establish dates for additional voting opportunities in advance of general voting day, and to designate the voting places and set the voting hours for these voting opportunities.

6. Electronic Access to Nomination Documents Authorization

As authorized by Section 89 (8) of the Local Government Act, public access to nomination documents will be made available via the internet or other electronic means.

7. Resolution of Tie Votes after Judicial Recount

If at the completion of a judicial recount the results of an election cannot be declared because there is an equality of votes for 2 or more candidates, the results will be determined by lot in accordance with section 151 of the Local Government Act, rather than by election under section 152 of the Local Government Act.

8. Repeal

“Local Government Election Procedures Bylaw No. 6142, 1993”, and all amending bylaws are hereby repealed.

9. Severance

If any part, section, sub-section, clause, or sub-clause of this bylaw is, for any reason, held to be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw

READ A FIRST TIME this ___ day of ______________, 2018.

READ A SECOND TIME this ___ day of _____________, 2018.

READ A THIRD TIME this ___ day of ________________, 2018.

ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2018.

Mayor City Clerk

5th February

5th February

5th February

Excerpts from the Local Government Act

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 64 - 80 Electors and Registration of Electors

Who may vote at an election

64 (1) In order to vote at an election for a municipality or electoral area, a person (a) must meet the requirements of section 65 (1) (a) to (e) [resident electors] or 66 (1) (a) to (g) [non-resident property electors] at the time of voting, (b) must not be disqualified by this Act or any other enactment from voting in the election or be otherwise disqualified by law, and (c) must be registered as an elector of the municipality or electoral area.

(2) The following persons are disqualified from voting at an election: (a) a person who has not completed the sentence for an indictable offence, unless the person is released on probation or parole and is not in custody; (b) a person who is involuntarily confined to a psychiatric or other institution as a result of being acquitted of or found not criminally responsible for an offence under the Criminal Code on account of mental disorder; (c) a person who has contravened section 161 (3) [accepting inducements to vote] in relation to the election.

(3) For clarification, no corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote. (4) A person must not vote at an election unless entitled to do so.

Resident electors

65 (1) In order to be registered as a resident elector of a municipality or electoral area, a person must meet all the following requirements on the day of registration:

(a) the person must be (i) an individual who is 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, or (ii) if an election is in progress for the municipality or electoral area, an individual who will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;

(b) the person must be a Canadian citizen; (c) the person must have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 67 [rules for determining residence], for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;

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(d) the person must have been a resident of the municipality or electoral area, as determined in accordance with section 67, for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; (e) the person must not be disqualified under this or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

(2) If the boundaries of a municipality or electoral area are extended or a new municipality is incorporated, a person is deemed to have satisfied the requirement of subsection (1) (d) if, for at least 30 days before the person applies for registration as an elector, the person has been a resident, as determined in accordance with section 67, of the area that is included in the municipality or electoral area or that becomes the new municipality.

Non-resident property electors

66 (1) In order to be registered as a non-resident property elector of a municipality or electoral area, a person must meet all the following requirements on the day of registration:

(a) the person must not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the municipality or electoral area; (b) the person must be

(i) an individual who is 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, or (ii) if an election is in progress for the municipality or electoral area, an individual who will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;

(c) the person must be a Canadian citizen; (d) the person must have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 67, for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; (e) the person must have been a registered owner of real property in the municipality or electoral area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; (f) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; (g) the person must not be disqualified under this Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

(2) A person may register as a non-resident property elector only in relation to one parcel of real property in a municipality or electoral area. (3) If the boundaries of a municipality or electoral area are extended or if a new municipality is incorporated, a person is deemed to have satisfied the requirement of subsection (1) (e) if, for at least 30 days before the person applies for registration as a



non-resident property elector, the person has been a registered owner of property within the area that is included in the municipality or electoral area or that becomes the new municipality. (4) For the purposes of this section, the registered owner of real property means whichever of the following is applicable:

(a) the owner of a registered estate in fee simple of the property, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (b), (c) or (d); (b) the holder of the last registered agreement for sale, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (c) or (d); (c) the tenant for life under a registered life interest in the property, unless another person holds an interest in the property referred to in paragraph (d); (d) the holder of a registered lease of the property for a term of at least 99 years.

(5) If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector under this section in relation to the real property. (6) If the land title registration of the real property in relation to which a person is registering under this section indicates that there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of the real property, the person registering must do so with the written consent of the number of those individuals who, together with the person registering, are a majority of those individuals. (7) A registered owner who has consented to the registration of another registered owner of the property may withdraw the consent by delivering a written withdrawal to the municipality or regional district. (8) Once a withdrawal of consent has been delivered in accordance with subsection (7), the person registered as the non-resident property elector in relation to the property ceases to be entitled to be registered and vote as such if the number of individuals referred to in subsection (6) falls below a majority of the registered owners, with this effective

(a) for the next election, in the case of a withdrawal delivered at least 52 days before general voting day for the election, and (b) following the next election, in the case of a withdrawal delivered less than 52 days before general voting day for the election.

Rules for determining residence

67 (1) The following rules apply to determine the area in which a person is a resident: (a) a person is a resident of the area where the person lives and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return;



(b) a person may be the resident of only one area at a time for the purposes of this Part; (c) a person does not change the area in which the person is a resident until the person has a new area in which the person is a resident; (d) a person does not cease being a resident of an area by leaving the area for temporary purposes only.

(2) As an exception to subsection (1), if (a) a person establishes for the purposes of attending an educational institution a new area in which the person is a resident, and (b) the new area is away from the usual area in which the person is a resident, the person may choose for the purposes of this Part either the usual area or the new area as the area in which the person is a resident.

When a person may register as an elector

68 (1) A person may register as an elector (a) at the time of voting in accordance with section 72 [resident elector registration] or 73 [non-resident property elector registration], or (b) by advance registration in accordance with section 71, if this is available.

(2) If a bylaw under section 76 [Provincial list of voters as register of resident electors] is in effect for a municipality or electoral area, a person entitled to register as a resident elector of the municipality or electoral area may effectively register as such by registering as a voter under the Election Act in sufficient time to have the person's name appear on the Provincial list of voters that becomes, under the bylaw, the register of resident electors for the municipality or electoral area.

Protection of privacy

78 If requested by an elector in order to protect the privacy or security of the elector, the chief election officer must amend a list of registered electors that is to be available for public inspection, or that is to be provided under section 77 (8) [list provided to candidates], by omitting or obscuring the address of the elector or other information about the elector.

Objection to elector registration

79 (1) The registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors under section 77 (3) may be objected to in accordance with this section.

(2) An objection must be received by the designated local government officer, or a person authorized for this purpose by that officer, before 4 p.m. on the 36th day before general voting day.


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(3) An objection may be made only by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the municipality or electoral area for which the registration is questioned. (4) An objection may be made only on the basis

(a) that the person whose name appears has died, or (b) that, at the time of the objection, the person is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the municipality or electoral area.

(5) An objection must be made in writing, signed by the person making it and include the following:

(a) the name and address, as shown in the list of registered electors, of the person against whose registration the objection is made; (b) the basis of the objection, including a statement of the facts that the objector believes support this; (c) the name and address of the person making the objection.

(6) On receiving an objection, the designated local government officer must make a reasonable effort to notify the person against whom the objection is made of

(a) the objection, (b) the name of the person who made the objection, and (c) the basis on which the objection is made.

Resolving objections to registration

80 (1) An objection under section 79 on the basis of death must be resolved by the designated local government officer in accordance with the following:

(a) that official must have a search made of the records under the Vital Statistics Act; (b) if a record of death is found and that official is satisfied that it applies to the person whose registration is being objected to, that official must remove the person's name from the register of electors; (c) if a record of death is not found and that official is unable to contact the person, the official must proceed in accordance with subsection (2) (c) and (d).

(2) An objection on the basis that a person is not entitled to be registered as an elector must be resolved by the designated local government officer in accordance with the following:

(a) if, after receiving notice of the objection, the person provides proof satisfactory to that official of the person's entitlement to be registered or





makes a solemn declaration as to that entitlement, the person's name is to stay on the register of electors; (b) if, after receiving notice of the objection, the person does not provide proof of entitlement or make a solemn declaration as to entitlement, that official must remove the person's name from the register of electors; (c) if that official is unable to contact the person, that official must require the person who made the objection to provide proof satisfactory to that official of the basis of the objection and, if this is done, must remove the name from the register of electors; (d) if the person who made the objection does not provide satisfactory proof as required by paragraph (c), the name is to stay on the register of electors.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 81 - 83 Qualifications for Office

Who may hold office on a local government

81 (1) A person is qualified to be nominated for office, and to be elected to and hold office, on a local government if at the relevant time the person meets all the following requirements:

(a) the person must be an individual who is, or who will be on general voting day for the election, 18 years of age or older; (b) the person must be a Canadian citizen; (c) the person must have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 67, for at least 6 months immediately before the relevant time; (d) the person must not be disqualified under this Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) (d), the following persons are disqualified from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office on a local government:

(a) a person who is a judge of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court or Provincial Court; (b) a person who is disqualified under section 82 as an employee of a local government, except as authorized under that section; (c) a person who is disqualified under any of the following provisions of this Act, including as the provisions apply under section 6 (6) [application to trustees] of the Islands Trust Act:

(i) section 202 (4) [failure to make oath or affirmation of office];




(ii) section 204 (1) [unexcused absence from board meetings]; (d) a person who is disqualified under any of the following provisions of the Community Charter:

(i) Division 6 [Conflict of Interest] of Part 4 [Public Participation and Council Accountability], including as it applies under section 205 (1) [application to regional district directors] of this Act and under section 6 (7) [application to trustees] of the Islands Trust Act; (ii) section 120 (1.1) [failure to make oath of office]; (iii) section 125 (5) [unexcused absence from council meetings]; (iv) section 191 (3) [unauthorized expenditures];

(e) a person who is disqualified under any of the provisions referred to in paragraph (c) or (d) as the provision applies under another enactment; (f) a person who is disqualified from holding office on the council of the City of Vancouver under any of the provisions of the Vancouver Charter referred to in section 38 (2) (c) or (d) [disqualifications from holding office] of that Act;

(g) a person who is disqualified from holding office under (i) Division 18 [Election Offences] of this Part as it applies to elections or voting under this Act or any other Act, or (ii) Division (17) of Part I of the Vancouver Charter as it applies to elections or voting under that Act or any other Act;

(h) a person who is disqualified under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act from holding office on a local authority;

(i) a person who is disqualified under any other enactment.

Disqualification of local government employees

82 (1) For the purposes of this section, "employee" means (a) an employee or salaried officer of a municipality or regional district, or (b) a person who is within a class of persons deemed by regulation under section 168 [election regulations] to be employees of a specified municipality or regional district, but does not include a person who is within a class of persons excepted by regulation under section 168.

(2) Unless the requirements of this section are met, an employee of a municipality is disqualified from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office

(a) as a member of the council of the municipality, or (b) as a member of the board of the regional district in which the municipality is located.




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(3) Unless the requirements of this section are met, an employee of a regional district is disqualified from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office

(a) as a member of the board of the regional district, or (b) as a member of the council of a municipality, including the City of Vancouver, that is within the regional district.

(4) Before being nominated for an office to which subsection (2) or (3) applies, the employee must give notice in writing to his or her employer of the employee's intention to consent to nomination. (5) Once notice is given under subsection (4), the employee is entitled to and must take a leave of absence from the employee's position with the employer for a period that, at a minimum,

(a) begins on the first day of the nomination period or the date on which the notice is given, whichever is later, and (b) ends, as applicable,

(i) if the person is not nominated before the end of the nomination period, on the day after the end of that period, (ii) if the person withdraws as a candidate in the election, on the day after the withdrawal, (iii) if the person is declared elected, on the day the person resigns in accordance with subsection (8) or on the last day for taking office before the person is disqualified for a failure to take the oath of office within the time specified by an enactment that applies to the person, (iv) if the person is not declared elected and an application for judicial recount is not made, on the last day on which an application for a judicial recount may be made, or (v) if the person is not declared elected and an application for judicial recount is made, on the date when the results of the election are determined by or following the judicial recount.

(6) If agreed by the employer, as a matter of employment contract or otherwise, the leave of absence under this section may be for a period longer than the minimum required by subsection (5). (7) Sections 54 [duties of employer in relation to leave] and 56 [employment deemed continuous while on leave] of the Employment Standards Act apply to a leave of absence under this section. (8) Before making the oath of office, an employee on a leave of absence under this section who has been elected must resign from the person's position with the employer. (9) At the option of the employee, a resignation under subsection (8) may be conditional on the person's election not being declared invalid on an application under section 153 [application to court respecting validity of election].




Only one elected office at a time in the same local government

83 (1) At any one time a person may not hold more than one elected office in the same local government.

(2) At any one time a person may not be nominated for more than one elected office in the same local government. (3) A current member of a local government may not be nominated for an election under section 54 [by-elections] for another office in the same local government unless the person resigns from office within 14 days after the day on which the chief election officer is appointed.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 84 - 91 Nomination of Candidates

Nomination period

84 (1) The period for receiving nominations begins at 9 a.m. on the 46th day before general voting day and ends at 4 p.m. on the 36th day before general voting day.

(2) If the first day of the nomination period would otherwise fall on a holiday, the nomination period begins on the next day that is not a holiday. (3) If the last day of the nomination period would otherwise fall on a holiday, the nomination period ends on the last day before that day that is not a holiday.

Notice of nomination

85 (1) At least 6 days but not more than 30 days before the nomination period begins, the chief election officer must issue a notice of nomination under this section in accordance with section 50 [newspaper publication].

(2) The notice must include the following information: (a) the offices for which candidates are to be elected; (b) the dates, times and places at which nominations will be received; (c) how interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination; (c.1) the expense limits,

(i) made publicly available under section 63.03 of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, that apply to the election area, or (ii) if the election is a by-election, that apply to the election area under section 63.04 of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act;







(c.2) the third party advertising limits, (i) made publicly available under section 41.3 (2) of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, that apply to the election area, or (ii) if the election is a by-election, that apply to the election area under section 41.4 of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act;

(d) any other information required to be included by regulation under section 168 [election regulations].

(3) The notice may include any other information the chief election officer considers appropriate. (4) The chief election officer may provide for additional notice of the call for nominations to be given to the public.

Nomination of candidates

86 (1) A nomination for office as a member of a local government must be made in accordance with section 87, separately for each candidate,

(a) by at least 2 qualified nominators of the municipality or electoral area for which the nomination is made, or (b) if a bylaw under subsection (2) of this section applies, by at least the minimum number of such persons as set by the bylaw.

(2) A local government may, by bylaw, set the minimum number of qualified nominators as follows:

(a) in relation to a municipality or electoral area that has a population of 5 000 or more, the minimum number of qualified nominators may be set at either 10 or 25; (b) in relation to a municipality or electoral area that has a population of less than 5 000, the minimum number of qualified nominators may be set at 10.

(3) In order to be qualified as a nominator, a person (a) must be an elector of the municipality or electoral area for which the nomination is made, and (b) in the case of a nomination for an office to be filled on a neighbourhood constituency basis, must also be qualified as a resident elector or non-resident property elector in relation to the area of the neighbourhood constituency.

(4) A person may subscribe as nominator to as many nomination documents as, but not more than, the number of persons who are to be elected to fill the office for which the election is being held. (5) Even if one or more of the nominators are not qualified in accordance with this section, a nomination is valid as long as the nomination is made by at least the minimum number of qualified nominators.







Nomination documents

87 (1) A nomination for local government office must be in writing and must include the following:

(a) the full name of the person nominated; (b) the usual name of the person nominated, if the full name of the person is different from the name the person usually uses and the person wishes to have his or her usual name on the ballot instead; (c) the office for which the person is nominated; (d) the residential address of the person nominated, and the mailing address if this is different; (e) the names and residential addresses of the nominators and, if a nominator is a non-resident property elector, the address of the property in relation to which the nominator is such an elector; (f) a statement signed by the nominators that, to the best of their knowledge, the person nominated is qualified under section 81 [who may hold office on a local government] to be nominated.

(2) For a nomination to be accepted for filing, a nomination must be accompanied by the following:

(a) a statement signed by the person nominated consenting to the nomination; (b) a solemn declaration in accordance with subsection (3) of the person nominated, either made in advance or taken by the chief election officer at the time the nomination documents are delivered; (c) as applicable, a signed declaration of the person nominated

(i) that the person is acting as his or her own financial agent, or (ii) identifying the person who is appointed under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act to act as financial agent for the person nominated;

(d) the written disclosure required by section 2 (1) of the Financial Disclosure Act.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) (b), the person nominated must make a solemn declaration

(a) that he or she is qualified under section 81 to be nominated for the office, (b) that, to the best of the person's knowledge and belief, the information provided in the nomination documents is true, (c) that the person fully intends to accept the office if elected, and (d) that the person

(i) is aware of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, (ii) understands the requirements and restrictions that apply to the person under that Act, and








(iii) intends to fully comply with those requirements and restrictions.

(4) A person must not consent to be nominated knowing that he or she is not qualified to be nominated.

Nomination deposits

88 (1) The local government may, by bylaw, require that a nomination for mayor, councillor or electoral area director be accompanied by a nomination deposit.

(2) The amount of a required nomination deposit may be different for the different offices referred to in subsection (1), but must not be greater than $100. (3) A nomination deposit must be held by the chief election officer to be dealt with as

follows: (a) if the person nominated is not declared to be a candidate under section 97 [declaration of candidates], the deposit is to be returned to the person or to the financial agent for the person; (b) in the case of a person declared to be a candidate, if the candidate disclosure statement required under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act for the person is filed in accordance with section 47 (1) [time limit for filing on time] of that Act, the deposit is to be returned to the person or the financial agent for the person; (c) in the case of a person declared to be a candidate, the deposit is to be returned to the person or the financial agent for the person if the required candidate disclosure statement is not filed as referred to in paragraph (b), but

(i) an application for relief in relation to the disclosure statement is made under Division 2 [Court Orders for Relief in Relation to Disclosure Requirements] of Part 6 of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, (ii) the court provides relief in relation to forfeiture of the deposit, and (iii) if applicable, there is compliance with the court order;

(d) in other cases, the deposit is forfeited and is to be paid to the local government.

Nomination by delivery of nomination documents

89 (1) In order to make a nomination, (a) the nomination documents required by section 87, and (b) if applicable, the nomination deposit required under section 88 must be received before the end of the nomination period by the chief election officer or a person designated by the chief election officer for this purpose.







(2) The obligation to ensure that the nomination documents and nomination deposit are received in accordance with this section rests with the person being nominated. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), the nomination documents and nomination deposit

(a) must be received at the local government offices during its regular office hours, and (b) may be received at other times and places as specified by the chief election officer.

(4) Nomination documents may be delivered (a) by hand, by mail or by other delivery service, or (b) by fax or email, with originals to follow.

(5) If the originals of nomination documents delivered by fax or email are not received by the chief election officer before the end of the 29th day before general voting day, the person nominated is deemed to have withdrawn from being a candidate in the election. (6) After receiving nomination documents, the chief election officer must review the list under section 60 [Elections BC to maintain disqualification lists] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act to determine whether an application must be made under section 91 (5) [challenge required if candidate appears to be disqualified] of this Act. (7) Nomination documents delivered to the chief election officer

(a) must be available for public inspection in the local government offices during its regular office hours from the time of delivery until 30 days after the declaration of the election results under section 146, and (b) if a bylaw under subsection (8) applies, must be made available to the public in accordance with the bylaw.

(8) A local government may, by bylaw, provide for public access to nomination documents, during all or part of the period referred to in subsection (7) (a), in any manner the local government considers appropriate, including by the internet or other electronic means. (9) A person who inspects or otherwise accesses nomination documents under this section must not use the information included in them except for the purposes of this Act or purposes authorized by section 63 [restrictions on use of personal information] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

Other information to be provided by candidate

90 (1) A person who is nominated for local government office must, before the end of the nomination period, provide the following to the chief election officer:

(a) a telephone number at which the person may be contacted; (b) an email address at which the person may be contacted, unless the person does not have such an address;






(c) an address for service at which notices and other communications under this Act or other local elections legislation will be accepted as served on or otherwise delivered to the person; (d) as applicable,

(i) a statement that the person is acting as his or her own financial agent, or (ii) the information and material required under section 17 (5) [candidate financial agent appointment documents] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act;

(e) any other information or material required by regulation under section 168 [election regulations].

(2) If the information and material required under subsection (1) are not received by the chief election officer before the end of the nomination period, the person nominated is deemed to have withdrawn from being a candidate in the election. (3) If there is any change in the information or related material required to be provided under subsection (1), the person nominated must provide updated information and material as follows:

(a) to the chief election officer if the change occurs before the declaration of the results of the election; (b) to the BC chief electoral officer if the change occurs after the declaration of those results.

Challenge of nomination

91 (1) A nomination may be challenged only by an application to the Provincial Court in accordance with this section.

(2) The time period during which a challenge may be made is between the time of the delivery of the nomination documents in accordance with section 89 and 4 p.m. on the 4th day after the end of the nomination period. (3) A challenge may be made only by

(a) a person who is an elector of the municipality or electoral area for which the election is being held, (b) another nominee in the same election, or (c) the chief election officer. (4) A challenge may be made only on one or more of the following bases: (a) that the person is not qualified to be nominated or elected; (b) that the nomination was not made in accordance with sections 86 to 89; (c) that the usual name given under section 87 (1) (b) in the nomination documents is not in fact the usual name of the person.





(5) The chief election officer must commence a challenge under this section if, on a review under section 89 (6) [review of disqualification list], it appears to the chief election officer that a person is disqualified from being nominated. (6) The document filed with the court to commence a challenge must briefly set out the facts on which the challenge is based and must be supported by affidavit as to those facts. (7) At the time a challenge is commenced, a time must be set for the hearing that is adequate to allow the court to give its decision on the matter within the time limit set by subsection (9). (8) The person making a challenge must

(a) immediately give notice of the challenge to the chief election officer and the person whose nomination is challenged, and (b) within 24 hours of filing the document commencing the application, serve on these persons that document, the accompanying affidavit and a notice of the time set for the hearing.

(9) Within 72 hours of the end of the period for commencing a challenge, the court must hear and determine the matter and must issue an order, as applicable,

(a) confirming the person as a candidate or declaring that the person is no longer a candidate, or (b) declaring that the person is or is not entitled to have the usual name indicated in the nomination documents used on the ballot.

(10) The court may order that the costs of a challenge, within the meaning of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, be paid in accordance with the order of the court. (11) The decision of the court on a challenge under this section is final and may not be appealed.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 92 - 96 Nomination of Candidates

Candidate endorsement by elector organization may be included on ballot

92 (1) Subject to this section, an incorporated or unincorporated organization may endorse a candidate in an election and have that endorsement included on the ballot for the election if

(a) the organization makes the endorsement in accordance with section 93, (b) the candidate consents to the endorsement, and (c) the organization complies with section 94 (1) [other information to be provided by elector organization].

(2) To be qualified to endorse a candidate, an organization



(a) must have a membership that, at the time the solemn declaration under section 93 (1) (c) is made, includes at least 50 electors of the municipality or regional district for which the election is being held, and (b) must not be disqualified under this Act, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act or any other Act from endorsing a candidate.

(3) An organization must not endorse more candidates in an election for a particular office than there are positions to be filled for that office. (4) A candidate must not consent to endorsement by more than one organization in relation to the same election for the same office.

Endorsement documents

93 (1) An organization must file the following with the chief election officer before the end of the nomination period in order to endorse a candidate:

(a) a statement of the following: (i) the full name of the candidate to be endorsed by the elector organization and, if applicable, the usual name that is to be used on the ballot; (ii) the legal name of the organization, if applicable; (iii) the usual name of the organization, if this is different from its legal name or if it has no legal name; (iv) any abbreviations, acronyms and other names used by the elector organization; (v) subject to the restrictions in subsection (3), which name, abbreviation or acronym the elector organization wishes to have included on the ballot; (vi) the mailing address for the organization;

(b) written consent of the candidate to the endorsement; (c) a solemn declaration of the authorized principal official of the organization in accordance with subsection (2) and any applicable regulations; (d) any other information or material required to be provided by regulation under section 168 [election regulations].

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) (c), the authorized principal official of the organization must make a solemn declaration that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the official, the organization

(a) has a membership of at least 50 electors of the municipality or regional district for which the election is being held, (b) is not disqualified from endorsing a candidate, (c) is aware of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, (d) understands the requirements and restrictions that apply to the organization under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act,







(e) intends to fully comply with the requirements and restrictions referred to in paragraph (d) of this subsection, and (f) has authorized the official to make the solemn declaration.

(3) The name, abbreviation or acronym referred to in subsection (1) (a) (v) must not (a) include any matter that is prohibited by section 115 [what must and must not be included on a ballot] from being included on the ballot, or (b) be, in the opinion of the chief election officer, so similar to the name, abbreviation or acronym of another elector organization whose endorsement of a candidate appeared on a ballot at the preceding general local election, or at an election after that general local election, as to be confusing to the electors.

(4) If an organization is filing endorsement documents (a) for more than one candidate in the same election, or (b) in multiple elections being held at the same time for the same jurisdiction, a solemn declaration under subsection (1) (c) may be made in relation to any or all of those candidates.

(5) After receiving endorsement documents, the chief election officer must review the list under section 60 [Elections BC to maintain disqualification lists] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act to determine whether an application must be made under section 96 (5) [challenge required if organization appears to be disqualified] of this Act. (6) Section 89 (7) to (9) [public access to nomination documents] applies in relation to endorsement documents.

Other information to be provided by elector organization

94 (1) For endorsement documents to be accepted for filing, the organization must provide the following to the chief election officer before the end of the nomination period:

(a) a telephone number at which the organization can be contacted; (b) an email address at which the organization can be contacted, unless the organization does not have such an address; (c) an address for service at which notices and other communications under this Act or other local elections legislation will be accepted as served on or otherwise delivered to the organization; (d) the information and material required under section 19 (4) [elector organization information respecting financial agent] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act; (e) the information and material required under section 21 [responsible principal officials and authorized principal official of elector organization] of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act;








(f) any other information or material required to be included by regulation under section 168 [election regulations] of this Act.

(2) If there is any change in the information or material required to be provided under subsection (1), an elector organization must provide updated information or material as follows:

(a) to the chief election officer if the change happens before the end of general voting day for the applicable election; (b) to the BC chief electoral officer if the change happens after that general voting day.

Withdrawal of endorsement on ballot

95 An elector organization endorsement must not appear on a ballot if, before 4 p.m. on the 29th day before general voting day,

(a) the candidate withdraws his or her consent to have the elector organization endorsement appear on the ballot by delivering a signed withdrawal to the chief election officer by that time, or (b) the elector organization withdraws its endorsement of the candidate by delivering to the chief election officer by that time a written withdrawal signed by the authorized principal official of the elector organization.

Challenge of elector organization endorsement

96 (1) The endorsement of a candidate under this Division may be challenged only by an application to the Provincial Court in accordance with this section.

(2) The time period during which a challenge may be made is between the time of the filing of the endorsement documents in accordance with section 93 [endorsement documents] and 4 p.m. on the 4th day after the end of the nomination period. (3) A challenge may be made only by

(a) a person who is an elector of the municipality or electoral area for which the election is being held, (b) a person nominated as a candidate in the same election as the election in relation to which the endorsement documents were filed or in another election being held at the same time for the same municipality or electoral area, or (c) the chief election officer.

(4) A challenge may be made only on one or more of the following bases: (a) that the organization is not qualified to be an elector organization under section 92 [candidate endorsement by elector organization]; (b) that the endorsement was not made in accordance with section 93; (c) that section 92 (3) or (4) [limits on candidates to be endorsed and limits on consenting to endorsement] was contravened.



(5) The chief election officer must commence a challenge under this section if, on a review under section 93 (5) [review of disqualification list], it appears to the chief election officer that the organization named in the endorsement documents is not qualified to endorse a candidate. (6) Section 91 (6), (7), (10) and (11) [challenge of nomination] applies in relation to a challenge under this section. (7) The person making a challenge must

(a) immediately give notice of the challenge to the chief election officer, the organization whose endorsement is being challenged and the candidates endorsed by that organization, and (b) within 24 hours of filing the document commencing the challenge, serve on these persons that document, the accompanying affidavit and a notice of the time set for the hearing.

(8) Within 72 hours of the end of the period for commencing a challenge, the court must hear and determine the matter and must issue an order, as applicable,

(a) declaring that the organization has not endorsed a candidate, or (b) declaring that the organization named in the endorsement documents is or is not qualified to endorse a candidate

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 101 - 103 Candidates and Representatives

Withdrawal, death or incapacity of candidate

101 (1) At any time up until 4 p.m. on the 29th day before general voting day, a person who has been nominated may withdraw from being a candidate in the election by delivering a signed withdrawal to the chief election officer, which must be accepted if the chief election officer is satisfied as to its authenticity.

(2) After the time referred to in subsection (1), a candidate may withdraw only by delivering to the chief election officer a signed request to withdraw and receiving the approval of the minister. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the chief election officer must notify the minister of a request to withdraw as soon as practicable after receiving it. (4) The chief election officer must notify the minister if, between the declaration of an election by voting under section 98 (2) and general voting day for the election,

(a) a candidate dies, or (b) in the opinion of the chief election officer, a candidate is incapacitated to an extent that will prevent the candidate from holding office.



(5) On approving a withdrawal under subsection (2) or being notified under subsection (4), the minister may order

(a) that the election is to proceed, subject to any conditions specified by the minister, or (b) that the original election is to be cancelled and that a new election is to be held in accordance with the directions of the minister.

Appointment of candidate representatives

102 (1) A candidate may appoint (a) one individual to act as official agent of the candidate, to represent the candidate from the time of appointment until the final determination of the election or the validity of the election, as applicable, and (b) scrutineers, to represent the candidate by observing the conduct of voting and counting proceedings for the election.

(2) An appointment as a candidate representative must (a) be made in writing and signed by the person making the appointment, (b) include the name and address of the person appointed, and (c) be delivered to the chief election officer or a person designated by the chief election officer for this purpose as soon as practicable after the appointment is made.

(3) An appointment as a candidate representative may be rescinded only in the same manner as the appointment was made. (4) An appointment of an official agent may include a delegation of the authority to appoint scrutineers. (5) If notice is to be served or otherwise given under this Part to a candidate, it is sufficient if the notice is given to the official agent of the candidate.

Presence of candidate representatives at election proceedings

103 (1) A candidate representative present at a place where election proceedings are being conducted must

(a) carry a copy of the person's appointment under section 102, (b) before beginning duties at the place, show the copy of the appointment to the presiding election official or an election official specified by the presiding election official, and (c) show the copy of the appointment to an election official when requested to do so by the official.

(2) The presiding election official may designate one or more locations at a place where election proceedings are being conducted as locations from which candidate



representatives may observe the proceedings and, if this is done, the candidate representatives must remain in those locations. (3) The absence of a candidate representative from a place where election proceedings are being conducted does not invalidate anything done in relation to an election.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 119 - 120 Conduct of Voting Proceedings

Persons who must be present at voting places

119 (1) A presiding election official and at least one other election official must be present at all times at each voting place during voting hours, except during a suspension of voting under section 132 [persons unable to enter a voting place].

(2) If an election official does not attend at a voting place as expected, the presiding election official may appoint a person as an election official in the missing person's place, whether or not this authority has already been given under this Part.

Persons who may be present at voting places

120 (1) Except as provided in this section, a person must not be present at a voting place while voting proceedings are being conducted.

(2) The following persons may be present at a voting place while voting proceedings are being conducted:

(a) persons who are present for the purpose of voting and persons in the care of those persons; (b) persons assisting under section 63 [exceptional assistance in election proceedings] or 131 [persons needing assistance to mark their ballots]; (c) election officials; (d) the official agent of a candidate in the election and, for each ballot box in use at that time for receiving ballots for that election, one scrutineer for each candidate, unless a bylaw under subsection (3) permits more to be present; (e) other persons permitted to be present by the presiding election official.

(3) A local government may, by bylaw, permit more than one scrutineer for each candidate to be present for each ballot box in use at a voting place while voting proceedings are being conducted, subject to any restrictions and conditions specified in the bylaw.



(4) Other than for the purpose of voting, a candidate must not be present at a voting place or special voting opportunity while voting proceedings are being conducted. (5) Subject to subsection (6), each person present at a voting place while voting proceedings are being conducted and each candidate representative present at a special voting opportunity must make a solemn declaration to preserve the secrecy of the ballot in accordance with section 123 [voting by secret ballot]. (6) Subsection (5) does not apply to

(a) a person attending to vote, (b) a person in the care of a person attending to vote, or (c) a peace officer assisting the presiding election official under section 61 [keeping order at election proceedings].

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 161 - 166 Election Offences

Vote buying

161 (1) In this section, "inducement" includes money, gift, valuable consideration, refreshment, entertainment, office, placement, employment and any other benefit of any kind.

(2) A person must not pay, give, lend or procure inducement for any of the following purposes:

(a) to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting; (b) to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting for or against a particular candidate; (c) to reward a person for having voted or refrained from voting as described in paragraph (a) or (b); (d) to procure or induce a person to attempt to procure the election of a particular candidate, the defeat of a particular candidate or a particular result in an election; (e) to procure or induce a person to attempt to procure the vote of an elector or the failure of an elector to vote.

(3) A person must not accept inducement (a) to vote or refrain from voting, (b) to vote or refrain from voting for or against a particular candidate, or (c) as a reward for having voted or refrained from voting as described in paragraph (a) or (b).

(4) A person must not advance, pay or otherwise provide inducement, or cause inducement to be provided, knowing or with the intent that it is to be used for any of the acts prohibited by this section.



(5) A person must not offer, agree or promise to do anything otherwise prohibited by this section. (6) A person prohibited from doing something by this section must not do the prohibited act directly, indirectly or by another person on behalf of the first person.

Intimidation

162 (1) In this section, "intimidate" means to do or threaten to do any of the following: (a) use force, violence or restraint against a person; (b) inflict injury, harm, damage or loss on a person or property; (c) otherwise intimidate a person.

(2) A person must not intimidate another person for any of the following purposes: (a) to persuade or compel a person to vote or refrain from voting; (b) to persuade or compel a person to vote or refrain from voting for or against a particular candidate; (c) to punish a person for having voted or refrained from voting as described in paragraph (a) or (b).

(3) A person must not, by abduction, duress or fraudulent means, do any of the following:

(a) impede, prevent or otherwise interfere with a person's right to vote; (b) compel, persuade or otherwise cause a person to vote or refrain from voting; (c) compel, persuade or otherwise cause a person to vote or refrain from voting for a particular candidate.

(4) A person prohibited from doing something by this section must not do the prohibited act directly, indirectly or by another person on behalf of the first person.

Other election offences

163 (1) In relation to nominations, a person must not do any of the following: (a) contravene section 87 (4) [unqualified candidate consenting to nomination]; (b) before or after an election, purport to withdraw a candidate from an election without authority to do so or publish or cause to be published a false statement that a candidate has withdrawn; (c) before or after an election, purport to withdraw the endorsement of a candidate by an elector organization except as provided in section 95 (b) [withdrawal of endorsement on ballot].

(2) In relation to voting, a person must not do any of the following: (a) vote at an election when not entitled to do so;



(b) contravene section 124 (1) [each elector may vote only once] regarding voting more than once in an election; (c) obtain a ballot in the name of another person, whether the name is of a living or dead person or of a fictitious person; (d) contravene section 123 (2) [requirement to preserve secrecy of the ballot] regarding the secrecy of the ballot.

(3) In relation to ballots and ballot boxes, a person must not do any of the following: (a) without authority supply a ballot to another person; (b) without authority print or reproduce a ballot or a paper that is capable of being used as a ballot; (c) without authority take a ballot out of a place where voting proceedings are being conducted; (d) put in a ballot box, or cause to be put in a ballot box, a paper other than a ballot that the person is authorized to deposit there; (e) interfere with voting under section 112 [use of voting machines] contrary to the applicable bylaw and regulations; (f) without authority destroy, take, open or otherwise interfere with a ballot box or ballots.

(4) In relation to voting proceedings, a person must not do any of the following at or within 100 metres of a building, structure or other place where voting proceedings are being conducted at the time:

(a) canvass or solicit votes or otherwise attempt to influence how an elector votes; (b) display, distribute, post or openly leave a representation of a ballot marked for a particular result in the voting; (c) post, display or distribute

(i) election advertising, or (ii) any material that identifies a candidate or elector organization, unless this is done with the authorization of the chief election officer;

(d) carry, wear or supply a flag, badge or other thing indicating that the person using it is a supporter of a particular candidate, elector organization or result in the voting.

(5) In relation to any matter or proceeding to which this Part applies, a person must not do any of the following:

(a) provide false or misleading information when required or authorized under this Part to provide information; (b) make a false or misleading statement or declaration when required under this Part to make a statement or declaration; (c) inspect or access under this Part



(i) a list of registered electors, (ii) nomination documents, (iii) disclosure statements or supplementary reports, or (iv) other election materials referred to in section 143 [delivery of election materials to chief election officer], or use the information from any of them, except for purposes authorized under this Act;

(d) be present at a place where voting or counting proceedings are being conducted, unless authorized under this Part to be present; (e) interfere with, hinder or obstruct an election official or other person in the exercise or performance of his or her powers, duties or functions under this Part or the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

(6) A person who is an election official must not contravene this Part with the intention of affecting the result or validity of an election.

Prosecution of organizations and their directors and agents

164 (1) An act or thing done or omitted by an officer, director, employee or agent of an organization within the scope of the individual's authority to act on behalf of the organization is deemed to be an act or thing done or omitted by the organization.

(2) If an organization commits an offence under this Part, an officer, director, employee or agent of the organization who authorizes, permits or acquiesces in the offence commits the same offence, whether or not the organization is convicted of the offence. (3) A prosecution for an offence under this Part may be brought against an unincorporated organization in the name of the organization and, for these purposes, an unincorporated organization is deemed to be a person.

Time limit for starting prosecution

165 The time limit for laying an information to commence a prosecution respecting an offence under this Part is one year after the date on which the act or omission that is alleged to constitute the offence occurred.

Penalties

166 (1) A person who contravenes section 161 [vote buying] or 162 [intimidation] is guilty of an offence and is liable to one or more of the following penalties:

(a) a fine of not more than $10 000; (b) imprisonment for a term not longer than 2 years; (c) disqualification from holding office in accordance with subsection (2) of this section for a period of not longer than 7 years.




(2) Disqualification under subsection (1) (c) is disqualification from holding office as follows:

(a) on a local government; (b) on the council of the City of Vancouver or on the Park Board established under section 485 of the Vancouver Charter; (c) as a trustee under the Islands Trust Act; (d) as a trustee on a board of education, or as a regional trustee on a francophone education authority, under the School Act.

(3) A person or unincorporated organization who contravenes section 163 [other election offences] is guilty of an offence and is liable to one or both of the following penalties:

(a) a fine of not more than $5 000; (b) imprisonment for a term not longer than one year.

(4) Any penalty under this Division is in addition to and not in place of any other penalty provided in this Part. (5) A person or unincorporated organization is not guilty of an offence under this Part if the person or organization exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.

Complete versions of the Local Government Act and other Election legislation can be found online at: www.bclaws.ca





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Additional Important Links

New Westminster Election Office: Website: http://www.newwestcity.ca/elections Email: [email protected] Address: 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Local Government Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_00 Local Elections Campaign Financing Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/14018 Elections BC: Website: http://elections.bc.ca Guides to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for: Candidates, their Financial Agents; for Elector Organizations and their Financial Agents, and for Third Party Sponsors: http://elections.bc.ca/political-participants/local-elections-campaign-financing/2018-general-local-elections/ Candidate expense limits: http://elections.bc.ca/political-participants/local-elections-campaign-financing/local-elections-candidates/candidate-expense-limits/ Third party expense limits: http://elections.bc.ca/political-participants/local-elections-campaign-financing/local-advertising-sponsors/third-party-expense-limits/ Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – General Local Elections Website, including links to the Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C. and other useful Provincial guides: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections Information regarding Running for Local Office: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections/running-for-local-office


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