Public notice is hereby given that nominations for a four-year term for the following offices of School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky):
| Trustee Electoral Area | Trustee Electoral Area Description | Number of Trustees |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Electoral Area C of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District | 1 position |
| 5 | Electoral Area D of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District | 1 position |
will be received by the Chief Election Officer (or designated person) as follows:
| How | When |
|---|---|
| By hand or courier: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District 1350 Aster St., Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 Attention: Chief Election Officer | From 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 11, 2026 (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Labour Day) |
| By mail: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District P O Box 219, 1350 Aster St., Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 Attention: Chief Election Officer | From 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 11, 2026 NOTE: Postmarks are not accepted as proof of submission by stated deadline. |
| By email: abelsham@SLRD.bc.ca By fax: (604) 894-6526 | From 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 11, 2026 |
In addition to the above, completed nomination papers for Trustee Electoral Area 4 and Trustee Electoral Area 5 will be received by the Chief Election Officer’s designated person (preferably by appointment) as follows:
| How | When |
|---|---|
| By hand only: School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) 37866 Second Ave., Squamish, BC Attention: Secretary Treasurer | From 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2026 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 11, 2026 (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Labour Day) |
Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations from the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) website: SD48seatosky.org/apps/pages/trusteeelections2026. Candidate nomination packages are now available as follows:
- Printed copies can be picked up during regular business hours at the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) office (37866 Second Ave. in Squamish) and at the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District office (1350 Aster St. in Pemberton).
- Electronic copies can be downloaded from the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) website: SD48seatosky.org/apps/pages/trusteeelections2026
Qualifications for Office
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a trustee if, at the relevant time, they meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age as of October 17, 2026;
- Must be a Canadian citizen;
- Must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date nomination papers are filed;
- Must not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
Campaign Period Expense Limits
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general school elections, the expense limit for candidates during the campaign period in Trustee Electoral Area 4 and Trustee Electoral Area 5 is $6,161.89.
Third Party Advertising Limits
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general school elections, the third party directed advertising expense limit of $924.28 applies to Trustee Electoral Area 4 and Trustee Electoral Area 5. The third party cumulative advertising expense limit is $184,856.70 and applies to directed and issue advertising in all election areas. The total value of all advertising sponsored cannot exceed this limit.
For further information on the nomination process, please contact Angela Belsham, Chief Election Officer (604) 894-6371 ext. 240 or (toll-free) 1-800-298-7753 or abelsham@SLRD.bc.ca.
For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC at (toll-free) 1-800-661-8683 or electionsbc@elections.bc.ca or visit their website: Elections.bc.ca
