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The Nomination Process - Overview
Contact EBC to request a nomination kit 1-800-661-8683 Website Government Agent office
Complete nomination booklet and appointment forms according to instructions
Submit application to EBC
The Nomination Process – Overview (cont’d)
The nomination application is reviewed: Completeness Legislative requirements met
e.g.: nominating voters reside in the ED
Receive certificate of candidacy Cannot be issued until election is called
Candidate kit and voters lists issued after nominee officially becomes a candidate
Key Points - Nominations
Two choices when filing Standing nomination (filed with CEO) Ordinary nomination (filed with DEO) Same documents used; difference is where
documents are filed and when they are submitted
Standing nominations represent great opportunity: Complete documentation early to prevent last
minute errors/issues Receive certificate early to begin issuing tax-receipts
Key Points - Nominations
Political party endorsements Listing of endorsed candidates by ED To be filed before 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on
Day 10 at the CEO office Must be signed by two registered officers of
the political party*
Common Nominations Problems
Solemn declarations not completed usual name, independent, declaration of qualification
Alternative service address not provided when requesting residential address obscuring
Service contact information missing Consent to nomination signature missing Mailing address used rather than residential
address (PO Box not acceptable) Not enough signatures collected Signatures include voters not in electoral
district
Nomination Kits
Each kit includes: Nomination Booklet (320) Appointment of Auditor (321) Appointment of Financial Agent (325) Appointment of Deputy Financial Agent (326) x 2 Appointment of Official Agent (327) Guide to the Election Act (885) Guide for Candidates (856) Guide for Financial Agents (878) Statement of Disclosure Financial Disclosure Act Fact Sheet
Instructions on how to complete nomination documentation are included in the Nomination Booklet