2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION
The next civic election will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 where eligible voters will be voting for one (1) Mayor and four (4) Councillors for a four year term.
GUIDE TO LOCAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN FINANCING IN B.C.
Through this Election site, the public can also access frequently asked questions:
CANDIDATES
Nomination packages available here: NOMINATION PACKAGE
“Are you curious about being a candidate?“
On October 15, 2022, Village of Chase voters will elect one mayor, and four councilors. To be eligible to run as a candidate, at the time of nomination a person must meet the following criteria.
You are:
- 18 years of age or older on the day of voting;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day;
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.
To learn more about being a candidate, please visit the Elections BCwebsite.
Please check back regularly for updated related to the 2022 Local Government Election.
Please be advised that Village of Chase has a Sign Bylaw. Furthermore the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regulates signage along provincial highways.
VOTERS
You are eligible to vote in the Village of Chase if you meet ALL of the following requirements.
You are:
- 18 years of age or older on the day of voting;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day (April 14, 2022);
- a resident of the Village of Chase at least 30 days prior to voting day (September 14, 2022);
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.
The Village of Chase will utilize the Provincial Voter’s List as the list of registered electors for the 2022 General Local Election. Elector should bring two (2) pieces of acceptable identification (see list under “What identification should I bring to the voting location?”).
Please bring two pieces of identification which include your address and signature. Examples of acceptable identification:
- B.C. Driver’s License
- B.C. Identification Card
- Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
- B.C. Services Card, B.C. CareCard or Gold CareCard
- Ministry of Social Development Income Assistance Monthly Report Form
- Social Insurance Card
- Citizenship card
- Property tax notice issued by the Village of Chase
- Credit or debit card
- Utility bill (electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service)
- Student card
Please note the combination B.C. Driver’s License/Care Card is ONE piece of identification.
Yes, you must provide proof of ownership of the property for which are voting and you meet ALL of the following requirements.
You are:
- 18 years of age or older on the day of voting;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day (April 14, 2022);
- a registered owner of real property in the Village of Chase for at least 30 days immediately before today (September 14, 2022);
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.
If there is more than one person on title for the property, you must provide written permission from the majority of property owners authorizing you as the sole individual to vote for that property. Please find the Non-Resident Property Elector – Consent Form here.
If you have difficulty entering the voting location, you may request to receive and mark your ballot outside (curbside voting). Election officials will provide you with a ballot and a secrecy sleeve. You may choose to have someone who is accompanying you deposit the ballot in the voting machine or request an election official to do this for you.
If you require assistance with voting, you may also bring someone with you into the voting location to help you vote. Please note they will be required to complete and sign a declaration in order to provide support.
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For information related to the Village’s financial documents: Financial Documents
For more information contact the Chief Election Officer at ELECTIONS@CHASEBC.CA