CANDIDATE PACKAGE

• Candidate Package & Forms (2024)
• Elector Organization Endorsement Package (2024)

BROCHURES

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MMA) | General Local Elections 101
• MMA – Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections in BC
• MMA – Thinking About Running for Local Office
• MMA – What Every Candidate Needs to Know
• MMA – Foundational Principles of Responsible Conduct

GUIDES

• Elections BC (EBC) – Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC for Candidates and Financial Agents
• EBC – Guide for Local Elections Third Party Sponsors in BC
• MMA – Candidates Guide to Local Elections in BC
• MMA – Scrutineer’s Guide to General Local Elections in BC
• MMA – Voter’s Guide to Local Elections in BC
• Ombudsperson – Open Meetings: Best Practices Guide for Local Governments

LEGISLATION, BYLAWS & POLICIES

• Local Government Act Part 3 – Electors and Elections
• Local Government Act Volunteer Eligibility for Office Regulation 165/2011
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Regulation 281/2023
• Financial Disclosure Act
• Community Charter
• City of Merritt Council Procedure Bylaw
• City of Merritt Election and Assent Voting Bylaw
• City of Merritt Council Remuneration Bylaw
• City of Merritt Council Code of Conduct
• City of Merritt Council 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule

VIDEOS

• MMA – Overview of BC General Local Elections
• MMA – The Participants in BC General Local Elections
• MMA – Candidate Nominations in BC General Local Elections
• MMA – Voting and Taking office in BC General Local Elections

WEBSITES:

• Province of BC: Local General Elections |  gov.bc.ca
• ElectionsBC (FAQ)  |   1.800.661.8683   |   E: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca   |   W: elections.bc.ca
• Elections BC (Resources)
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs
• City of Merritt  |   Local Government Election Bylaw
• Signage Rules for Elections  |   Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI)
• Signage Rules   |   City of Merritt Signs Bylaw

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