General Local Election 2022

People considering running in local elections have access to resources that provide information about the roles and responsibilities of elected local officials. Educational videos and a brochure are available online. These resources are to assist people in making informed decisions about running for local government offices.

• Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
• Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
• General Local Elections 101
• What Every Candidate Needs to Know
• Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC (Candidates & thier Financial Agents)
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
• Schedule E – Signage Provisions (Regional District of North Okanagan Zoning Bylaw 1888, 2003)
• Election Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way (Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure)

Learn more by visiting the General Local Elections page on the Province of BC website and the Elections BC website.

Election offences and penalties are prescribed in Part 3, Division 17 of the Local Government Act and in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

Chief Election Officer: Jennifer Miles

Deputy Chief Election Officer: Ashley Bevan

Contact: elections@rdno.ca | (250) 550-3700

Questions on campaign financing and advertising rules should be directed to Elections BC, at 1-800-661-8683, or electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.

General Local Elections are held in compliance with the Local Government Act.

Due to acclamations in all five of the Electoral Areas, there will not be an election for the 2022 General Local Election.