Thinking of Running?

To be eligible to run for office, you must meet the following requirements:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 17, 2026);
• be a Canadian citizen;
• have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately prior to filing nomination documents (prior to March 10, 2026);
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Candidates for the Village of Salmo election must be nominated by a minimum of two eligible electors and declared a candidate by the Chief Election Officer.

The province offers information for people who are thinking of running for local office, explaining the role elected officials play, how to best serve the community and the impact people will have as an elected official.  Potential candidate videos and additional information can be found here. YouTube video topics are:

• Characteristics of Effective Locally Elected Officials
• What is Local Government?
• Testing Your Readiness for Local Office
• Local Government Decision Making
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Locally Elected Official

A guide for Municipal Council Members and Regional District Directors in British Columbia (prepared by Stewart McDannold Stuart) is available here.