By-Election - Voting

Nomination Period

The nomination period for the by-election has closed, and the By-Election Booklet is now available.

Acclamations

We are pleased to present the following candidates who have been acclaimed:

• Treasurer: Chase Leushner, SD8 (Kootenay Lake)
• Director: Tisha Krafte, SD35 (Langley)

Voting Process for the By-Election

The By-Election Booklet contains all the information you need to review candidates and cast your vote. Voting is open to member PACs and DPACs in good standing. To participate, ensure your membership is active and in good standing: Membership List.

By-Election Booklet

The By-Election Booklet includes:

• Candidate Videos: Links to videos submitted by candidates are included for your review.
• Answers to Key Questions: Candidates have responded to several questions to highlight their qualifications, vision, and priorities.
• Voting Form: The voting form collects the credentials of the member PAC or DPAC and the ballots for each position where an election is required. Credentials will be verified, and the ballots will be separated from credentials for counting to maintain confidentiality.
• Voting Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on how to cast your vote.
• Information on BCCPAC: Information provided with the nominations call about the organization and the roles within it.

Engaging Your Members

The voting period runs from December 9 to January 5, and is designed to provide time for PACs and DPACs to:

• Review the booklet with their members.
• Facilitate discussions about the candidates.
• Gather input and feedback to guide the voting process.

To support BCCPAC’s mission, we need Directors 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 you to make this a collaborative effort within your organization to ensure every voice is heard.

Positions and Candidates

Here are the positions open for election and their respective candidates:

Explanation of Outcomes

• Voting Required: For positions with multiple candidates, members will vote to determine the successful candidate.
• Acclaimed: For positions with only one candidate, the candidate is acclaimed, meaning they are automatically elected without a vote. Congratulations to our new Board members!
• Vacant: Positions without any candidates will remain unfilled until further notice.

Chief Returning Officer

We are grateful to have Gillian Burnett, who served as the Chief Returning Officer at the 2024 Annual General Meeting election, again overseeing this by-election. Gillian will ensure the voting process is conducted fairly and transparently.

How to Vote

• Confirm your PAC or DPAC’s eligibility: Voting is open to member PACs and DPACs in good standing. To participate, ensure your membership is current by December 31. Check your PAC’s or DPAC’s membership status here.
• Review the By-Election Booklet: Discuss the candidates and their responses with your members.
• Follow Voting Instructions: Provided in the booklet, these steps will guide you through the online voting process.
• Submit the Voting Form: Ensure your designated voting representatives submit your council’s By-Election Vote Form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Forms must be received by January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST and will be handled securely and confidentially by staff. If your council submits subsequent forms during the voting period, we will use the most recent form.

Voting Deadline:

Voting forms must be received by January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Need Assistance?

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