Elections and Other Voting
Elections for directors to represent the electoral areas occur every three (3) years as part of the General Local Election system in British Columbia. Directors may be elected by acclamation (in the case of a single qualified candidate) or by voting (where there is more than one qualified candidate). Voting in local elections is limited to residents and property owners of the voting jurisdiction who meet minimum statutory qualifications.
Elections for commissioners for Local Communities occur at the same time, and are subject to the same rules, as other local elections.
In the event a vacancy occurs for a director or commissioner, a by-election to fill the vacancy will usually be held as soon as reasonably possible.
In addition to elections and by-elections, the Regional District may also hold a vote to determine public opinion on a matter, or to obtain the assent of the electors on a proposed bylaw.
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The last General Local Election was held on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
By-election for Commissioner, Bear Lake Local Community
The last General Local Election was held on Saturday, November 15, 2008.
A vote on the proposed Beaverly Community Hall Service was held on Saturday, November 15, 2008
A by-election for Director, Electoral Area F was held on Saturday, April 5, 2008
A by-election for Commissioner, Bear Lake Local Community was filled by acclamation on July 9, 2007
A by-election for Director, Electoral Area A was held on January 13, 2007
The previous General Local Election was held on November 19, 2005