The role of local elected officials
Last updated on June 23, 2022Elected officials are entrusted with making decisions that directly affect the daily lives of residents, families, local business owners and many others in the local community.
If you’re 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.
These videos give potential candidates information to help them with answers to questions that they may have before making the decision to run for local office.
Learn more about being a candidate for locally elected office.
Guidance and resources
Elections BC
Contact Elections BC if you have questions about campaign financing, election advertising and third party sponsor rules.
Elections BC General Local Elections Guides
- Electoral Organization Annual Financial Reporting Guide (PDF, 635KB)
- Guide to Elector Organization Registration (PDF, 231KB)
- Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Candidates and their Financial Agents (PDF, 1007KB)
- Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Elector Organizations and their Financial Agents (PDF, 936KB)
- Guide for Local Elections Third Party Sponsors in BC (PDF, 477KB)
Contact information
Contact us if you have legislative questions about general local elections.
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