Information for Candidates
Candidates are encouraged to speak to existing elected officials to learn more about the experience and time commitment.
There are also some excellent resources available online:
Thinking About Running for Local Office?
Being an effective elected official (videos)
Local Quick Reference Sheets | Elections BC
Information Sessions | Elections BC
Online Learning | Elections BC.
What Every Candidate Needs to know
Election Advertising - Quick Reference Sheet
All participants are encouraged to carefully review the available materials, as they are responsible for understanding and complying with all rules and requirements. Failure to comply may result in monetary penalties, so it is important to become familiar with the information before participating.
All elected officials in BC must abide by the local municipal Code of Conduct developed for elected officials.
