Notice of Board Election
The BC College of Social Workers holds elections for new board members in the fall of each year. In accordance with the Bylaws of the College, this notice of election is being distributed to all registrants 90 days prior to the election date to ensure that all eligible voters and potential candidates are informed of the election process and relevant timelines. Full details regarding the election are available on the College’s website and in the BCCSW Bylaws.
Key Dates
Call for nominations |
Thursday, July 30th |
Nominations close |
Saturday, August 29th |
Ballots delivered to registrants |
Monday, September 28th |
Deadline to submit ballots |
Tuesday, October 13th |
Election day |
Wednesday, October 28th |
Results announced |
Friday, November 6th |
Next board meeting |
Saturday, November 21st |
Nominations
As of today, BCCSW is accepting nominations for four vacant positions on the College’s board. Any registrant with the College may nominate up to two other registrants. Nominees must be in the full or clinical class of registration. Each person nominated is required to consent to the nomination and all nominees have to agree that they will abide by the Social Workers Act and the election procedures to be eligible. Nominations and consent forms must be received by Saturday, August 29th by mail, email or fax.
Election
Balloting will begin on Monday, September 28th and end on Tuesday, October 13th. The four persons with the most votes will each be elected to a two-year term beginning January 2016. The elected candidates must swear the Oath of Office no more than 45 days after the election date.
Voting
For registrants with email addresses, voting will take place over a secure voting website. For registrants who do not have email addresses listed with the College, voting packages, include voting instructions, candidate information, and a ballot will be mailed.
For more information, please visit the Election page on the College’s website or call the office.
Sincerely,
BC College of Social Workers
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