CVRD Election Information Sessions

Election info sessions, Thursday, August 18th. Available at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in partnership with the Village of Cumberland and City of Courtenay, are hosting a free information session later this month about becoming a candidate for office as a Mayor, Councillor or Electoral Area Director in advance of this October's local government elections.

The information session will cover a range of topics including decision making in local government, what to expect if elected, roles and responsibilities of elected officials, responsible conduct and other relevant topics for individuals interested in running for elected office. The session will be led by former Central Saanich Mayor and Councillor Allison Habkirk.

Staff from the regional district and each municipality will be available at the session to provide information and answer questions. The info session will happen Thursday, August 18th, with registration available online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca

Local government elections will take place on Saturday, October 15th.

The nomination period for candidates will open on August 30th and close September 9th. Candidate information guides and nomination forms are

available from each respective local government office. Voters in Courtenay will elect one Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees, voters in Comox will elect one Mayor, six Councillors and one School Trustee, and voters in Cumberland will elect one Mayor, four Councillors and one School Trustee.