Richard Froese
South Peace News
Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest has opened nominations for trustees on the school board for the upcoming elections in October.
Election day has been set for Oct. 20, says a CSNO news release dated Sept. 8.
“Individuals interested in running for trustee positions with the CSNO can submit their nominations until Sept. 22 by noon,” returning officer Rachelle Bergeron says.
Five trustees will be elected to represent francophone schools at Peace River, Falher and Grande Prairie for a four-year term.
Bergeron notes one new change in the Local Authorities Elections Act.
“Any potential candidate intending to solicit or spend campaign contributions must first submit a Notice of Intent to the CSNO,” Bergeron says.
“This notice allows the candidate to be listed in the public registry for candidates.
“This step is mandatory before soliciting or spending any campaign contributions.”
Information on the election will be updated in the coming months, she says.
“We encourage everyone to stay informed and actively participate in this important process for our francophone school community,” Bergeron says.
For more information about the election, the nomination process, the Notice of Intent or eligibility, visit the elections section on the CSNO website at csno.ab.ca/le-conseil/elections-scolaires/.