Kamloops, BC – July 19, 2022 – Thinking of running for office in this year’s election? The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is inviting all potential candidates for the position of Electoral Area Director to attend an upcoming information session.
The information session will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Board Room of the TNRD Civic Building fourth floor, located at 465 Victoria St. Participants can take part in-person or virtually via Zoom, and the link to attend the meeting virtually can be found here.
During the information session, TNRD staff will provide general information about:
- What to expect before, during and after the election;
- Key election legislation and regulations;
- Important dates;
- Candidate nomination process and requirements;
- Voting and taking office;
- Responsibilities of elected officials; and
- Expected time commitment and compensation.
Participants will also be able to take part in a question and answer session with a panel of multiple TNRD elected officials, who will provide advice and answer questions about the role of a TNRD Electoral Area Director.
The General Local Elections take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Visit www.tnrd.ca/elections-2022 to find information for candidates and voters, a candidate information guide, polling station and mail ballot voting details (once available), informational brochures and videos and more.
Media Contact:
Deanna Campbell, Chief Election Officer
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Tel.: 250 377-6310
Email: elections@tnrd.ca