2024 By-Election

Run for the BCCPAC Board of Directors

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of education and advocacy in BC, consider joining the BCCPAC Board of Directors. Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to make decisions that advance the organization’s mission, effectively steward resources and plan strategically for the future. It’s also an excellent opportunity for personal growth, networking and contributing to public education at a provincial level.

Why Seek Nominees from Your Membership?

To support BCCPAC’s mission, we need individuals who:

• Understand the needs and concerns of PACs and DPACs.
• Are interested in governance, strategy, and/or finance.
• Represent the diversity of our province across geography, race, colour, ancestry and place of origin, age, gender identity and sexual orientation, economic status, educational background and other underrepresented groups.
• Are committed to children’s educational success, health and well-being through strong family and community engagement.

We encourage our members to put forward nominees who bring these perspectives to the table, strengthening our collective voice and impact.

2024 By-Election Overview

A by-election is being held to fill five positions on the BCCPAC Board of Directors. This page provides essential information about the nomination and election processes, along with the timeline designed to allow PACs and DPACs sufficient time to nominate candidates and participate in voting.

Available Board Positions

Nominations and Election Timeline

The timeline has been designed to allow PACs and DPACs enough time to discuss nominations at their meetings and engage members in the voting process.

• November 4 – By-election announced; nomination period opens.
• December 2 – Nomination period closes.
• December 3–6 – Nominee vetting period.
• December 9 – Candidates announced; by-election booklet distributed and voting period opens.
• January 5 – Voting period closes.
• January 6–9 – Ballots validated and counted.
• January 10 – Results announced (or earlier if available).

Nomination Process

1: Review the 2024 Information for Board Nominees

Before applying, all prospective candidates should thoroughly review the 2024 Information for Board Nominees document. This document outlines the Board’s responsibilities, qualifications and expectations, providing essential insight into the role.

2: Contact Us with Any Questions

For any questions or clarification on the nomination process, please feel free to reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our team is here to help ensure all applicants have the information they need.

3: Submit a Complete Nomination Package Early

We strongly encourage nominees to submit their completed Nomination Package early to allow time for any corrections if something is missing. Late information cannot be accepted, so submitting early ensures our team can help address any issues before the deadline.

Please refer to the By-Election Nomination Form for a detailed list of required documents and submission instructions.

4: Nomination Vetting

The Nominations Committee will vet nominees to ensure they meet eligibility requirements as outlined in Policy 2590 Nominations to the Board of Directors. Eligible candidates will be announced on December 9.

Voting Process

By-Election Booklet: The By-Election Booklet will be distributed via email on December 9 including information submitted by each candidate and voting instructions.  

Taking the Booklet to Your Members: Member PACs and DPACs are encouraged to review the booklet with their members to gather feedback on the candidates before casting their votes.

Voting Deadline: All ballots must be submitted by January 5.

Chief Returning Officer

Gillian Burnett, who served as Chief Returning Officer at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, has agreed to serve again and has been appointed as the Chief Returning Officer for this by-election.