If you’re thinking of running for one of the seven spots on City Council there is one more workshop for prospective candidates.
“This is a chance to come and see exactly what is involved in being a member of City Council,” says Angie Collison, the Chief Election Officer for the City of Penticton. “The workshop gives prospective candidates background on the nomination process, details what being a council member entails and a gives them a chance to ask any questions before deciding whether to submit their name for nomination."
The pre-candidate workshop will be held August 17 in the City of Penticton Council Chambers at 5 p.m. to offer interested candidates an opportunity to experience what it might be like to sit at the Council table. Participants will learn more about the role of an elected official and will have an opportunity to ask staff any questions that they may have.
Topics of interest covered during the event include:
- What the organization does
- Roles and responsibilities
- How to get ready
- Nominations
- Campaign financing
- Governance
As well, you can listen to the PenTALKton podcast with the Chief Election Officer and former mayor Dan Ashton called Election Tales from the Trenches here for more insight into sitting on council.
For more information, contact the City of Penticton Chief Election Officer at 250-490-2410 or email election@penticton.ca