Candidates Nomination process Nomination kits The Nomination

Candidates §Nomination process §Nomination kits

The Nomination Process - Overview § Contact EBC to request a nomination kit § 1 -800 -661 -8683 § Website § Government Agent office § Complete nomination booklet and appointment forms according to instructions § Submit application to EBC

The Nomination Process – Overview (cont’d) § The nomination application is reviewed: § Completeness § Legislative requirements met § e. g. : nominating voters reside in the ED § Receive certificate of candidacy § Cannot be issued until election is called § Candidate kit and voters lists issued after nominee officially becomes a candidate

Key Points - Nominations § Two choices when filing § Standing nomination (filed with CEO) § Ordinary nomination (filed with DEO) § Same documents used; difference is where documents are filed and when they are submitted § Standing nominations represent great opportunity: § Complete documentation early to prevent last minute errors/issues § Receive certificate early to begin issuing tax-receipts

Key Points - Nominations § Political party endorsements § Listing of endorsed candidates by ED § To be filed before 1 p. m. (Pacific time) on Day 10 at the CEO office § Must be signed by two registered officers of the political party*

Common Nominations Problems § Solemn declarations not completed § usual name, independent, declaration of qualification § Alternative service address not provided when requesting residential address obscuring § Service contact information missing § Consent to nomination signature missing § Mailing address used rather than residential address (PO Box not acceptable) § Not enough signatures collected § Signatures include voters not in electoral district

Nomination Kits § Each kit includes: § § § § § Nomination Booklet (320) Appointment of Auditor (321) Appointment of Financial Agent (325) Appointment of Deputy Financial Agent (326) x 2 Appointment of Official Agent (327) Guide to the Election Act (885) Guide for Candidates (856) Guide for Financial Agents (878) Statement of Disclosure Financial Disclosure Act Fact Sheet § Instructions on how to complete nomination documentation are included in the Nomination Booklet