Thinking of running for Local Office?  More information on being a potential candidate and what to expect is on the Provincial website.  

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Candidates Calendar

There are many important dates for candidates before, during and after the 2022 Election.

Link to Elections BC Candidate Information page and key dates: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2022-general-local-elections/

Eligibility

To be eligible to be a candidate for Mayor or Councillor you must meet all of the following criteria:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day,
• A Canadian citizen,
• A Resident of British Columbia for at least six months, and
• Not disqualified from voting in an election in BC or from being nominated, elected to or holding office, or otherwise disqualified by law.

There is no requirement for a candidate to be a resident or property owner in the municipality.

Council operates at policy level and delegates day to day operations through the Chief Administrative Officer to City staff, while adhering to the Community Charter, Local Government Act and various other Acts and Statutes of the Province of BC.

Nomination Process

Nomination packages will be available for pick-up as of July 13, 2022. Please book an appointment to review the nomination package with the City’s Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer by contacting elections@duncan.ca or 250-746-6126. 

Candidates for the position of Mayor or Councillor must complete a nomination package.  All nomination packages must be filed in person with the Chief Election Officer or Deputy during the nomination period which begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.

• 2022 General Local Election – Notice of Nomination 

Appointments to file nomination documents are required and must be made in advance. Nomination documents will not be accepted until August 30, 2022.  

All nomination papers will be available for public inspection. A list of nominated candidates will be available on this website.

Elections BC oversees campaign financing, financial disclosure and campaign advertising rules: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2022-general-local-elections/

Those interested in running for School Board Trustee should contact Cowichan Valley School District No. 79 

This webpage will be updated as more information becomes available.

Questions?  Contact elections@duncan.ca

Resource Material Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections Thinking of running for local office? brochure What Every Candidate Needs to Know brochure City of Duncan Strategic Plan 2021 Annual Report Election Procedures and Automated Vote Counting System Authorization Bylaw No. 3225, 2022 Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3050, 2012 Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 3115, 2014 Mayor and Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 3183, 2018 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3223, 2022 Purchasing Policy Sign Bylaw No. 3095, 2013 Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections Scrutineers Guide to General Local Elections

Important Links Elections BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs Community Charter Local Government Act Province of BC – General Local Government Elections Local Elections Campaign Financing Act Financial Disclosure Act Presentation Presentation from Candidate Information Workshop of August 10, 2022

Videos

Province of BC – You’ve decided to run for local office series.

1. Overview of BC General Local Elections 2022
2. The Participants in BC General Local Elections 2022
3. Candidate Nominations in BC General Local Elections 2022 
4. Voting and Taking Office in BC General Local Elections 2022

Additional videos from the Province are provided below:

• Being an effective elected official
• The basics of general local elections
• The role of local elected officials