Information for Candidates

Candidates must submit a Candidate Nomination Package between February 9, 2021, and 4:00 pm on February 19, 2021 in order to be included as a candidate for the City of Nelson 2021 By-election. The forms along with other important information are available for download on this page, via email request to elections@nelson.ca or by picking up a package from City Hall. Please note that in light of the Provincial Health Order, downloading a package or requesting one by email is preferred.

Important Dates for Candidates:

DATE	EVENT
August 18, 2020	Last day to meet six (6) month BC residency candidate requirement
September 24, 2020	Last day to meet six (6) month BC residency elector requirement on Voting Day
January 13, 2021	Nomination and endorsement packages available
February 9, 2021	Nomination period begins
February 19, 2021	Nomination period closes at 4:00 pm
February 23, 2021	Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organization endorsements
February 26, 2021	Deadline for decision on challenging candidate nominations, candidate withdrawal, or candidate endorsement withdrawal by the elector organization
February 27, 2021	Start of the campaign period
March 17, 2021	First advance voting opportunity
March 24, 2021	Second advance voting opportunity
March 27, 2021	General Voting Day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
June 25, 2021	Deadline for submission of campaign financing disclosure statement to Elections BC
July 27, 2021	Deadline for late submission of campaign financing disclosure statement to Elections BC (subject to a $500 late filing fee)

Some ways to prepare if you are considering running for Council:

Stream Council meetings to learn about priority issues/projects and observe what being on Council might be like;
Look at the City of Nelson's key planning documents and reports;
Get to know key groups in the community to understand the diversity of interests in our area;
Research the internet for information about local government and basic facts about the local government system in BC.

Additional resources for candidates:

For more local election information and helpful videos, visit the Province of BC website and Elections BC website:

ElectionsBC (general): www.elections.bc.ca/lecf

ElectionsBC (candidate expense limits): https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/local-candidates/candidate-expense-limits/#NELS

ElectionsBC (third party expense limits): https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/advertising-rules/third-party-expense-limits/#NELS

Provincial resources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/governance-powers/general-local-elections

For more information or questions, contact:

Sarah Winton

Corporate Officer

PH: 250.352.8120

Email: Swinton@nelson.ca