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Serving your community can be a rewarding experience. There are many reasons to run for office. You may want to take part in local decision-making, contribute your experience and knowledge, address community issues, or help lead change.

If you are thinking of running for local office, part of the decision-making process may include considering the role you will play, how best you can serve your community and, the impact you will have as an elected official.

The Province of British Columbia offers official resources to help answer your questions. Explore the links below to learn more about the election process:

Website - Province of B.C. - Thinking of running for local office?
Guide: Thinking about running for local office?
Guide: Candidate's Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
Guide: Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
Video: Advice for Running for People Running for Local Office
Video: Voting and Taking Office
Video: What is Local Government?
Video: Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials
Video: Local Government Decision Making
Video: Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials
Video: Testing your Readiness for Local Office

Elections BC is responsible for campaign financing and election advertising rules under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. Candidates must ensure they understand and follow these requirements.

Contact Elections BC directly for questions about campaign financing, advertising, or third party sponsor rules.

Elections BC offers official resources, explore the links below to learn more:

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