Information for Candidates
Thinking of Running for Office?
The FVRD conducts elections for:
- FVRD Electoral Area Directors
- School District No. 75 Rural Area Trustee Area #2
- School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)
- Agassiz Harrison Trustee Area #1
- Hope Trustee Area #2
- Canyon Trustee Area #3
Learn more about the roles and responsiblilites of Electoral Area Directors by visiting the Province of BC resources page, which includes a series of helpful videos.
School Trustee roles and responsibilities can be found on the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCTSA) website.
Qualifications
To be eligible to run for office candidates must:
- be 18 years of age or older on October 17, 2026
- be a Canadian citizen
- have been a resident of BC for at least 6 months
- not be disqualified by law from being nominated, elected or holding office
Election Offences & Penalties
Election offences and penalties are prescribed in Part 3, Division 17 of the Local Government Act and in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
Campaign Financing & Advertising
Elections BC is responsible for administering the campaign financing and election advertising requirements in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. More information is provided on the Elections BC website.
Candidate Information Meetings
Missed the candidate information meetings? No problem! View the informative sessions below:
June 22, 2026
September 15, 2026