Information for Candidates
This page was last reviewed on April 23, 2026.
Are you interested in running for office in local government?
Comox Valley Candidate Information session August 2022.
Elections BC: Information on elections, campaign financing and advertising.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs: General Local Elections and Information on Running Office
Election administration in the Local Government Act.
Do you have more questions about what is is like to be an elected official for the Village? Ask the Village’s Chief Administrative Officer by making an appointment. Call the Village office at 250-336-2291.
Candidate Nomination Packages for the 2024 By-Election
Download a 2024 Candidate Nomination Package.
Find the Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections in B.C.
The period to file a candidate nomination with the Chief Election Officer at the Village Office is from 9 a.m. on August 6 to 4 p.m. on August 16, 2024. Candidate nomination forms for the office of councillor must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Village of Cumberland office during the candidate nomination period. It is recommended that candidates make an appointment to submit nominations by contacting the Village office at 250-336-2291.
View the Notice of Nomination for more information.
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