Information for School Trustee Candidates
The Government of British Columbia provides a wide range of information related to Local Government Elections for candidates, voters, and those wanting to support a candidate. For more information please visit their website at:
http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/2014elections/index.htm
- Questions regarding the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA) and campaign financing should be directed to Elections BC: www.elections.bc.ca/lecfa, e-mail: or phone 1-855-952-0280.
- Questions regarding School Trustees or the School Act should be directed to the Ministry of Education: www.bced.gov.bc.ca, e-mail: or phone 1-250-356-1404.
Election Guides, Election Legislation, and General Information
- Local Government Act - Part 3 - Electors and Elections
- School Act - Part 4 - School Trustees
- What Every Candidate Needs To Know (Elections BC Brochure)
- Candidate's Guide to Local Government Elections in BC
- School Trustee Election Procedures in British Columbia
- Elector Organization Guide to Local Government Elections in BC
- Guide to Supporting a Candidate for Local Government Elections in BC
- Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
- Financial Disclosure Act - Fact Sheet from the Ministry of Attorney General
- Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in BC (from Elections BC)
- Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in BC (from Elections BC)
- Elections BC Bulletin - New Rules for Local Elections Campaign Organizers
- Elections BC Bulletin - New Rules for Local Elections Candidates, Elector Organizations and Third Party Sponsors
- For answers to questions about the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, election advertising, third party advertising sponsors and campaign financing rules, please contact Elections BC toll-free at: 1-855-952-0280 or by email at:
Helpful Links:
- Questions About Upcoming Local Government Elections?
- The Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development (MCSCD) piloted a webinar titled "What Candidates Need to Know for 2014 General Local Elections" on July 22, 2014 for new potential candidates
- Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development - Election Offences