Notice of Election

 

Education Council call for BCGEU support staff nominations

The ‘Council’ sets educational policies and curriculum at Coast Mountain College. The Council also advises the Board of Governors on many other matters important to the College. This includes criteria for awarding of certificates, diplomas, and degrees. There is one (1) BCGEU support staff position on Education Council. The Council is also informed by the College and Institutes Act of British Columbia.  (College and Institute Act)

Call for nominations: BCGEU Support Staff Seat

  • 1 BCGEU Support Staff Seat

Education Council Term: April 2025 - March 2027

Election Schedule
Notice of Election March 21, 2025  
Close of Nominations April 4, 2025, 4pm PST 

Qualified nominees will be notified by the Registrar following the close of nominations and prior to the Campaign period. If at the close of the nomination period there is only one candidate, the nominated candidate will be declared elected. 
Campaign Period  April 14, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Election Day April 23, 2025, 9am to 4pm PST 

Polling will be held electronically through Election Buddy. 

The first Education Council meeting following the election will be April 25, 2025.

*If at the close of nomination period there is only one candidate seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.

 

Eligibility to participate

In order to be a candidate or nominator, a BCGEU Support Staff member must be:

  • employed by Coast Mountain College as support staff as of the notice of election date, and;
  • a due paying member of the BCGEU Support Staff Bargaining unit, or;
  • on leave which allows accrual of seniority.

 

This information has been posted by the Registrar as the Electoral Officer. If you have questions, contact:

Anuraj Bajwa | edco@coastmountaincollege.ca