YUNESIT’IN GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR 2022 HOUSING COMMITTE ELECTION
The nomination process for this election begins on May 20th
and concludes at 4:00 pm on June 22nd.
This election there are 4 positions vacant on the Housing Committee of which 3 with the most votes will be appointed for a 4 year term ending 2026, the 4th postion will be for 2 year term ending in 2024, to complete the remaining term of the deceased Housing Member.This election, as is the case with the Council election, is scheduled for Thursday, August 4th and will also be held at the Yunesit’in Health Centre from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Any Band member 18 years of age or older may nominate candidates by filling out the nomination form. A member may nominate not more than 2 candidates. An information package will be mailed to all band members for whom the band has a address. .
A nomination requires 3 supporters and the acceptance of the nominee. Failure to comply with all the rules and regulations, will void the nomination.
The nomination form with the names, telephone numbers Band Registration numbers and signatures of supporters along with the candidate’s completed declaration form must be received by Rhoda Petal, at the Band office or at Box 158, Hanceville, BC V0L 1K0 no later than Wednesday, June 22nd at 4:00 pm.
All candidates must be a member of the Yunesit’in Government; be at least 18 years old; be in good financial standing with the Government and Housing Department; and agree to follow the Housing Department’s terms of reference and policies, both which are available at the Band office.
Please direct any and all questions regarding these elections to the Electoral Officer at the contact information below.
The list of all candidates nominated will be posted at the office on June 29th, and a copy of the voter list, the committee terms of reference and the housing policy will be available there. Please be advised that any elector may vote by mail-in ballot by contacting the Electoral Officer.
Given under my hand at Prince George, BC, this 20th day of May, 2022.
Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer
phone 1-250-613-5909
email: loreensuhr@telus. net
Box 10128 Hart RPO
Prince George, BC V2K5Y1