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Resident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors

Posted On: Aug 25, 2022

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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.

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