There are two kinds of electors in the Sicamous General Local Election. Resident electors are eligible to vote in local elections based on where they reside. Non-resident property electors reside in one jurisdiction and own property in a different jurisdiction where they can also vote. Review the below criteria to determine whether you are a resident elector or a non-resident property elector.
Resident Electors must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022);
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- be a resident of the District of Sicamous on the day of registration (at time of voting); and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-Resident Property Electors must:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022;
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- be a registered owner of real property in the District of Sicamous for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
- not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.