On Saturday, March, 2, 2024 an assent voting opportunity will be held for Electoral Area “F” of the Regional District of North Okanagan on the following question:
“Are you in favour of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting “Electoral Area “F” Mosquito Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2973, 2023”, which would establish a service within the boundary of Electoral Area “F” to control mosquito larval habitats within specific areas of the Shuswap River floodplain to prevent the spread of mosquitos; which if approved will result in an annual requisition to not exceed the greater of $289,000 or $0.17 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements.”
In addition to General Voting Day (Saturday, March 2, 2024), two (2) advance voting opportunities will be available for eligible voters. These advance voting days are Wednesday, February 21, 2024 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors in this assent voting opportunity are entitled to act as scrutineers.
One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. If no one applies, then no one is appointed. If there are insufficient opportunities for all scrutineer applicants, the determination of successful applicants will be made by lot draw. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.
Application forms are available at the Regional District office and on the website at https://www.rdno.ca/government-administration/elections-other-voting/assent-voting-electoral-area-f-mosquito-control. Applicants will be asked to identify their preferred date(s) and location(s) for scrutinizing the voting.
Applications to act as a scrutineer may be dropped off or forwarded to the Chief Election Officer at:
Regional District of North Okanagan, 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9
Email: elections@rdno.ca
Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours from:
8:00 a.m., Monday, January, 29, 2024 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Regional District of North Okanagan, Election Officers below, or by visiting our website at www.rdno.ca.
Jennifer Miles, Chief Election Officer
Ashley Bevan, Deputy Chief Election Officer
250-550-3700 or email to: elections@rdno.ca