The process for the Whapmagoostui election begins with the appointment of a Returning Officer through a Council Resolution on June 11, 2024. The official call for the election is made on July 9, 2024, detailing the dates for the election poll, nomination period, and any advance or traveling polls.
Travelling Polls (if called for in Council Resolution
5-10 days before Election
Advance Polls (if called for in Council Resolution)
July 23, 2024
Distance Voting Packages sent to Non-Resident Electors by RO
Candidates List Posted by RO
July 15-21, 2024
Note: if there are fewer candidates than vacant positions, the nomination period will be extended by 7 days, and all subsequent dates will be delayed by 7 days
Electors may nominate Nominees for Council positions using the Nomination Form
Nomination Period
July 10-12, 2024
RO must post at offices of WFN
Post Electoral List and Copy of Election Law
RO must also send a copy of the notice to Non-Resident Electors by mail, fax, or email
Notice must include:
- dates of advance and travelling polls (if any)
- nomination period
- time, date, and place of general polls
RO must post notice at:
- WFN Offices
- WFN Website
- Another public place
Post Notice of Election
July 9, 2024
Resolution must include:
- date, time and place of the election poll
- dates of the nomination period
- dates of the advance poll and the travelling poll (if any)
- name and contact information of the Returning Officer
Call Election through Resolution
June 11, 2024
Appoint Returning Officer through Council Resolution