Index
Key Dates
March 13, 2018
| Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency candidate requirement.
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April 19, 2018
| Last day to meet six (6) month B.C. residency elector requirement on Voting Day.
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No later than July 27, 2018
| Nomination and endorsement packages available
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September 4, 2018 to September 14, 2018
| Nomination period.
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September 4, 2018
| Nomination period begins at 9:00am.
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September 4, 2018
| Campaign signage may be erected at designated locations.
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September 14, 2018
| Nomination period closes at 4:00pm (late submissions will not be accepted).
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September 18, 2018 at 4:00pm
| Deadline to challenge nominations and elector organisation endorsements.
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September 21, 2018
| Deadlines for decisions on challenging candidate nominations, candidate withdrawal, or candidate endorsement withdrawal by elector organisations.
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September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018
| Campaign period.
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October 20, 2018
| General Voting Day from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
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October 24, 2018
| Deadline for campaign signage to be removed.
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November 5, 2018
| Inaugural Council Meeting (Oath of Office).
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January 18, 2019
| Deadline for submission of Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC.
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February 18, 2019
| Late Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement subject to a $500 late filing fee. Must be submitted directly to Elections BC.
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Working the Election
Positions
PRESIDING ELECTION OFFICIAL (PEO)
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Proposed Training Days:
- Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $400
The Presiding Election Official (PEO) is appointed by the CEO to supervise Election Officials at an assigned voting location to ensure appropriate conduct of the voting place. The PEO ensures the procedures under the Local Government Act and any related bylaws are adhered to and the ballots, ballot boxes, and the automated vote tabulating unit are maintained in a secure manner.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION OFFICIAL (APEO)
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Proposed Training Days:
- Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $325
Appointed by the CEO to assist the Presiding Election Official (PEO) in overseeing their assigned voting place to ensure appropriate conduct of the voting place.
In the absence of the PEO, the Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO) will take on all duties required for the conduct of voting.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CLERKS
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Proposed Training Days:
- Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $200
Registration Clerks and Information Clerks (Greeters) are election officials appointed by the CEO to perform required duties at an assigned voting place. These roles are determined and directed by the PEO.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
VOTE TABULATION AND RELIEF CLERKS
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Proposed Training Days:
- Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 12:00pm
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Compensation for Mandatory Training: $50
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Compensation per Voting Day Worked: $200
Vote Tabulation Machine Clerks and Relief Clerks (Floaters) are election officials appointed by the CEO to perform required duties at an assigned voting place. These roles are determined and directed by the PEO.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 21, 2018
NOTE: The City will issue T4A slips as required by Canada Revenue Agency laws and regulations for election officials in any position earning a total of $500 or more within one calendar year.
Meals and/or meal per diems will not be provided on any voting day (including advance voting opportunities, special voting opportunities, mobile voting opportunities, and/or general voting day).
Please direct questions, comments, or concerns to:
Phone: 250-561-7686
Email: election@princegeorge.ca
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Voter Eligibility
Resident
Individuals are eligible to vote in the Prince George General Local Election as a resident elector if they:
- Are 18 years of age or older when registering to vote or will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Are a Canadian citizen.
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registering to vote.
- Have lived in the City of Prince George for at least 30 days before registering to vote.
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment or by law from voting in a local election.
Non-Resident
Individuals are eligible to vote in the Prince George General Local Election as a non-resident property elector if they:
- Are 18 years of age or older when registering to vote or will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day.
- Are a Canadian citizen.
- Have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registering to vote.
- Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment or by law from voting in a local election.
- Are the registered owner of property in the City of Prince George for at least 30 days before registering to vote.
Non-resident property electors will be asked to complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form. The form will also be available at voting locations on advanced, special, and general voting days.
If there is more than one registered owner of the real property, only one owner is eligible to vote. The property owners must complete a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form appointing one person as the non-resident property elector. The appointed non-resident property elector must present the completed form to the Presiding Election Official at the voting location.
Voter Registration and Identification
The City of Prince George uses same-day voter registration. Voters will not need to register in advance to vote in the Prince George General Local Election.
Voters must present at least two documents of acceptable identification at the voting station that will provide proof of identify and place of residence. At least one of the two documents must contain a signature.
Examples of Acceptable Identification
- BC Driver's Licence
- BC Identification Card
- BC Care Card
- BC Gold Care Card
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Canadian Passport
- Property Tax Notice
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
- Government Issued Military Identification Card
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Current Utility Bill – Containing Elector's Name and Address
- Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence (issued by ICBC)
- Other documents sufficient to satisfy the Chief Election Officer
NOTE: Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one document
Individuals who do not have a document that proves a place of residence may also provide two documents from the list above that provide proof of identity and make a solemn declaration as to the place of residence to the Election Official at the voting station.
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Voting Information
Advance Voting Opportunities
Voting hours are
8:00am to 8:00pm for all dates and locations.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Civic Centre (Auditorium)
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Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Pine Centre (Centre Court)
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - Civic Centre (Auditorium)
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - UNBC (7-710 Bentley Centre)
General Voting Day
Voting will take place
Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 8:00am to 8:00pm at the following locations:
- Blackburn Elementary School
- DP Todd Secondary School
- Edgewood Elementary School
- École Lac des Bois
- John McInnis Centre
- Kelly Road Secondary School
- Malaspina Elementary School
- Ron Brent Elementary School
- Vanway Elementary School
Mail Ballot Voting
Application forms will be made available from September 17, 2018 to October 19, 2018.
Voting Assistance
All voting locations are made as accessible as possible to people with disabilities or impaired mobility. Individuals who find it difficult to enter a voting location may request a ballot brought to them in the parking lot or at curbside by an Election Official.
Individuals unable to mark their own ballot or who require a translator may ask an Election Official, friend or relative for help. Anyone assisting an elector with filling out a ballot will be required to sign a Declaration of Persons Assisting an Elector to Mark a Ballot form.
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Candidate Information
Information regarding the 2018 General Local Election will be forthcoming.
Qualifications for Office
Information regarding the 2018 General Local Election will be forthcoming.
Nomination Forms and Information
Nomination Forms and information regarding the 2018 General Local Election will be posted no later than July 27, 2018.
Candidate Forums
The City of Prince George is not involved in the organisation or administration of candidate forums. However, the City will provide notice of such events. Candidates who wish to have an event added on this page may email the City with information and details about the event.
Email:
election@princegeorge.ca
Potential Candidate Videos
The following videos on preparing for an election as a candidate are provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing:
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Election-related Resources and Documents
General Information
Provincial Government Voting Information
City of Prince George Election and Political Signs Bylaw
On August 21, 2017, City Council adopted the City of Prince George Election and Political Signs Bylaw No.8867, 2017 which identifies permitted signage locations for elections and assent voting (referenda).
One-hundred-(100)-Metre Radius Maps for political signage restrictions at voting locations:
Pursuant to Section 163(4) of the Local Government Act in relation to voting proceedings, a person must not do any of the following or within 100 metres of a building, structure, or other place where voting proceedings are being conducted at the time:
- Canvass or solicit votes or otherwise attempt to influence how an elector votes.
- Display, distribute, or post, or openly leave a representation of a ballot marked for a particular result in the voting.
- Post, display, or distribute:
- Election advertising
- Any material that promotes or opposes, directly or indirectly, a particular outcome for the vote.
- Carry, wear, or supply a flag, badge, or other thing indicating that the person using it is a supporter of a particular candidate, elector organisation, or result in the voting.
For more information:
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