General Local By-Election 2022

• One (1) Mayor for the Town of Lake Cowichan; and
• Four (4) Councillors for the Town of Lake Cowichan.
• Seven (7) School Board Trustees for the Cowichan Valley School District - School District 79.

Additional advance voting opportunities will also be provided for citizens prior to the General Election Day.

Completed nomination documents must be delivered to the Chief Election Officer, or designate at the Town Office at 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC. during regular business hours. The nomination period begins at 9:00 a.m. local time on August 30, 2022 and ends at 4:00 p.m. local time on September 9, 2022.

Late nominations will not be accepted

The Province of BC and Elections BC also offer the following information on local elections:

General Local Elections;

Thinking about Running?

Candidate Eligibility;

Voter Eligibility for Voting; and

Elections BC.

Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials;

What is Local Government?

Testing Your Readiness for Local Office;

Local Government Decision Making; and

Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials.