Who can vote?

You can vote in the Town of Oliver By-Election if you live within the Town of Oliver, or you are a non-resident property elector (you own property in Oliver but live elsewhere in BC including Area C RDOS).

You must:
•be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, December 2, 2017 (born on or before December 2, 1999)
•be a Canadian Citizen
•have been a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day you register to vote
•have lived in the town, or have owned real property registered in your name in the Town of Oliver, for at least 30 days immediately before the day you register to vote; and
•not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Identification Requirements to Register to Vote?

•Resident Electors – Two pieces of identification are required when registering to vote that provides evidence of the applicant’s identity and proof of residence – at least one document must contain the applicant’s signature. If you are unable to provide proof of your place of residence, you must make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence.
•Non-Resident Property Electors – When registering, you must produce two pieces of identification (at least one piece must have your signature) to prove identity, proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, ( one vote only )accompanied with adequate documentation, such as a Land Title Search or a property tax notice from the Town of Oliver, proving ownership of the property claimed as the basis for the single vote.

Editor – info from the Town of Oliver – some editing done to make it VERY clear. If you are confused – contact the Town of Oliver.

Editor – all voting takes place at Oliver Community Centre 8 am to 8 pm