School Trustee By-Election 2025
Public notice is given to the electors of School District 47 (qathet) that a by-election will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
A 2025 by-election for the Board of Education School District 47 (qathet) will be held to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Trustees.
For a term ending October 2026, nominations for candidates will be received by the chief election officer or deputy chief election officer as follows:
WHEN: 9:00 am, February 25, 2025 to 4:00 pm, March 7, 2025
WHERE: School Board Office | 4351 Ontario Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 1V3
HOW: Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, by mail or by other delivery service, or by fax or email, with originals to follow. The deadline for receiving originals of nomination documents is 4:30 pm, March 14, 2025.
The School Trustee Nomination Package is now available here and the period will close March 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Nomination documents are available online and at the School Board office, 4351 Ontario Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 1V3 during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays and weekends).
Candidates should call 604.414.2600 to make an appointment with the Deputy Chief Election Officer to submit your nomination papers.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE:
- Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day April 12, 2025
- Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
- Not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
Click here to download the published newspaper ad.
About Being a School Trustee
Download this Guide for School Trustee Candidates by BCSTA.
qathet School District's Policy 3 - Role of the Trustee
qathet School District's Policy 7 - Appendix - Trustee Election Bylaw
For the complete list of qathet School District Board Policies, click here.
Election Resources
Candidate's Guide to Local Elections in BC (Ministry of Municipal Affairs)
Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in BC (Ministry of Municipal Affairs)
Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC for Candidates and Their Financial Agents (Elections BC)
Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
School Trustee Election Procedures in BC (Ministry of Education)