2018 Elections

Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity (picture identification is not necessary), proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (examples are tax notice, state of title certificate) and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Voters are encouraged to have the written consent form completed and signed prior to voting day.  You will be required to submit this form to vote as a non-resident property elector.

You will be required to make a declaration that you are:

• not eligible to register as a resident elector;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
• a Canadian Citizen;
• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
   - Advance Vote October 10, 2018 (April 10, 2018)
   - Advance Vote October 17, 2018 (April 17, 2018)
   - General Vote October 20, 2018 (April 20, 2018);
• a registered owner of the real property within the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration:
   - Advance Vote October 10, 2018 (September 10, 2018)
   - Advance Vote October 17, 2018 (September 17, 2018)
   - General Vote October 20, 2018 (September 20, 2018);
• a registered owner not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and
• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Non-Resident Property Electors may not vote more than once within a voting jurisdiction regardless of the number of properties owned.

Non-Resident Property Electors Consent Form

Maps of the 3 electoral areas are provided below:

• Electoral Area A (Baynes Sound - Denman/Hornby Islands)  

• Electoral Area B (Lazo North) 

• Electoral Area C (Puntledge – Black Creek)

You can also use the CVRD's iMap system to determine which electoral area you reside in. You can also use this service if you are a non-resident property elector and own property within the voting jurisdiction but do not reside within that same jurisdiction.

To determine your electoral area, please follow these steps: 

1. Open the iMap system
2. Agree to the Terms of Use and click the "OK" button
3. Type in your address in the field provided in the top left corner
4. Click anywhere on your specific property shown on the map
5. A property information tab should appear. Electoral Area is provided in the property information list with 3 numbers followed by a dash and then A, B or C. This letter indicates the electoral area your property is within. 

If the Electoral Area information lists "JUR" followed by three numbers, your property is within one of the local municipalities and not within an electoral area. 

Those who qualify to cast their ballots by mail can do so by submitting a completed Mail Ballot Application Form to the Regional District main office by mail, fax or email (elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca). Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2018.

When requesting a mail ballot package, please provide us your method of delivery:

1. Pick up at Comox Valley Regional District Main Office, or
2. Regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, or
3. Regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting a mail ballot package.

The Comox Valley Regional District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on October 1, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 p.m. on October 20, 2018. It is the responsibility of the person applying to vote by mail ballot, to ensure that the ballot is received by this date and time.

Elections BC administers rules regarding campaign financing and advertising for local elections and assent voting in B.C. under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

• Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing for Candidates

• Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement Form

All candidates should be familiar with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and its requirements.  If you have questions or concerns regarding the Act please contact:

Elections BC
Telephone: 250-387-5305
Toll-free: 1-855-952-0280
Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca