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ELECTIONS PENTICTON 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Penticton that nominations for the offices of: (1) one Mayor; (6) Councillors; and (4) School Trustees for a 3-year term from December 2011 to December 2014 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street between 9:00 a.m. October 4, 2011 and 4:00 p.m. October 14, 2011 excluding statutory holidays and weekends. Nomination documents are available at City Hall, 171 Main Street Penticton, BC during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Marjorie Whalen, Chief Election Officer - (250) 490-2412 or marjorie.whalen@penticton.ca Karen Burley, Deputy Chief Election Officer - (250) 490-2405 or karen.burley@penticton.ca Marjorie Whalen Chief Election Officer

Forms to be Completed 1. Nomination Paper 2. Declaration by Candidate ELECTIONS PENTICTON NOMINATION PACKAGE 3. Declaration of Official of Elector Organization (if applicable) 4. Candidate Information Release Authorization 5. Appointment of Official Agent (if applicable) Form No. 3-1 6. Appointment of Scrutineer (if applicable) NOTE: Each candidate may appoint 1 (one) scrutineer to be in attendance at each polling station at one time. Extra appointment forms are available on request. 7. Financial Disclosure Forms 8. also included is a copy of the Financial Disclosure Act for your reference. 9. Campaign Financing Forms: (a) Appointment of Financial Agent if a Financial Agent is not appointed, the candidate is deemed to be the Financial Agent. (b) Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement must be completed whether or not the candidate is elected to office. deadline for submission Marjorie Whalen, Corporate Officer of The Corporation of the City of Penticton is March 19, 2012. (c) Contribution and Expense Record Forms to assist with recording campaign contributions and expenses in order to accurately complete (b) above. Information Package 1. Notice of Nomination 2. 2011 Candidates Guide IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON THE NOMINATION PROCESS, THE ELECTION PROCESS, OR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PENTICTON OPERATIONS IN GENERAL, PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING PERSONS AT THE CITY HALL OFFICE: Marjorie Whalen, Chief Election Officer at (250) 490-2412 or marjorie.whalen@penticton.ca Karen Burley, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 490-2405 or karen.burley@penticton.ca **NOMINATION PERIOD IS FROM 9:00 AM ON OCTOBER 4, 2011 TO 4:00 PM ON OCTOBER 14, 2011**

ELECTIONS PENTICTON NOMINATION PAPER Form No. 3-2 Local Government Act Section 71 & 72 We, the following qualified electors, NOMINATE residing at (full name of person nominated) (usual name of person nominated if different from above and preferred by person nominated to appear on ballot) (residential address) (mailing address if different from residential address) as a candidate for the office of of The Corporation of the City of Penticton. Each of us declares that, to the best of our knowledge, information and belief, the person nominated: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) is age 18 or older, or will be on general voting day of the election; is a Canadian citizen; has been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act, for at least 6 months immediately before today; is not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or otherwise disqualified by law; is not subject to any of the disqualifications set out in Sections 66(2) or 67 of the Local Government Act. (nominator name in full) (residential address) (address of property if nominator is non-resident property elector) (signature of nominator) (nominator name in full) (residential address) (address of property if nominator is non-resident property elector) (signature of nominator) COMPLETE IF APPLICABLE Pursuant to Section 72(1)(d) of the Local Government Act, the Candidate hereby nominated has been endorsed by and wishes to have the endorsement of this organization included on the ballot. (Elector Organization) DATED this day of October, 2011. I CONSENT TO THE ABOVE NOMINATION Candidate Signature

ELECTIONS PENTICTON DECLARATION OF CANDIDATE Form No. 3-3 Local Government Act Section 72 I, residing at (full name of person nominated) (residential address) (usual name if different from full name and to appear on the ballot) (mailing address if different from residential address) do solemnly declare as follows: 1. I am qualified under Section 66 of the Local Government Act to be nominated, elected, and to hold the office of for the City of Penticton; I am or will be on general voting day of the election, age 18 or older; 2. I am a Canadian citizen; 3. I have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with Section 52 of the Local Government Act, for the past 6 months immediately preceding today s date; 4. I am not in any way disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office of for the City of Penticton; 5. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in these nomination documents is true. 6. If elected, I fully intend to accept the office. Complete the following section only if, as Candidate, you wish an endorsement to apply. Pursuant to Section 72(2)(c) of the Local Government Act, I have been endorsed by and wish to have the endorsement of this organization included on the ballot. (Elector Organization) Declared before me at Penticton, British Columbia this day of October, 2011. Candidate Chief Election Officer or Commissioner for taking affidavits for British Columbia Phone Number of Candidate Email address

Form No. 3-4 Local Government Act Section 79 ELECTIONS PENTICTON DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL OF ELECTOR ORGANIZATION I,, being an authorized director or official of (full name), hereby solemnly declare that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief the elector organization named above: (a) has been in existence for at least 60 days immediately before the date on which this solemn declaration is made; (b) has had throughout the period referred to in paragraph (a), a membership of at least 50 electors of the for which the election is being held; (c) has authorized me to make this solemn declaration; (d) has endorsed as a candidate for of the ; (e) has the corporate name of and is also known as ; (usual name of, abbreviations, acronyms or other names used by the elector organization) (f) wishes that the following name, abbreviation, or acronym be the one included on the ballot: ; (g) has named for financial affairs of the elector organization; and as director or official responsible (h) has named telephone number elector organization. of (address) as President, Chair or Chief Official of the Declared before me at, ) British Columbia this day of, 2011. ) ) ) ) ) ) Chief Election Officer or Commissioner for ) Official of Elector Organization taking affidavits for British Columbia )

Form No. 3-5.1 ELECTIONS PENTICTON CANDIDATE INFORMATION RELEASE AUTHORIZATION I,, being a candidate for the office of (full name of candidate) for The City of Penticton, hereby authorize the Chief Election Officer or their designate to release to the media and/or public, by telephone or other electronic communication, my telephone number and address as shown on my nomination documents. Dated this day of October, 2011. Signature of Candidate Signature of Witness Name of Witness Address of Witness

ELECTIONS PENTICTON APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL AGENT Form No. 3-6 Local Government Act Section 81 I,, a candidate for the office of (name of candidate) of Penticton, in the forthcoming election, appoint (residence address) (name of official agent) residing at, as my official agent for the 2011 general local election. Dated at Penticton, British Columbia ) this day of, 2011. ) ) Candidate ) ) Received by the Chief Election Officer or ) Designate this day of ), 2011. ) ) ) ) Chief Election Officer or Designate )

ELECTIONS PENTICTON APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEER Form No. 3-7 Local Government Act Section 81 I,, (a) a Candidate, or (b) an Official Agent for, (Candidate) for the office of hereby appoint (Name of Scrutineer) of, (Residential Address of Scrutineer) as my scrutineer for the 2011 general local election. Dated at Penticton, British Columbia this day of, 2011. Signature of Candidate or Official Agent

ELECTIONS PENTICTON APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL AGENT Form No. 3-8 Local Government Act Section 85 I,, a Candidate for the office of or an elector organization endorsing hereby appoint (name of candidate) (Name of Agent) of (Address of Agent) as my Financial Agent for the 2011 general local election. Dated at Penticton, BC this day of, 2011. Signature of Candidate or Authorized Official of Elector Organization or Campaign Organizer

Form No. 3-9 Page 1 Local Government Act s. 90 CITY OF PENTICTON CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR THE 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION This disclosure statement is to be filed with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Penticton within 120 days after general voting day being March 19, 2012. NAME OF CANDIDATE: NAME OF ENDORSING ELECTOR ORGANIZATION (if applicable): NAME OF CAMPAIGN ORGANIZER (if applicable): OFFICE for which candidate sought election: SUMMARY OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Total amount of campaign contributions (Total from Part 1, Schedule A) List of contributors who made contributions totalling $100 or more (See Part 2 of Schedule A) Total amount of anonymous campaign contributions remitted to the [local government name] (Total from Part 3 of Schedule A) $ $ SUMMARY OF ELECTION EXPENSES Total amount of election expenses PLEASE COMPLETE SCHEDULE B $ SURPLUS FUNDS Transfer from local government (surplus funds from previous election) Balance (positive or negative) remaining in candidate s campaign account Disbursement of surplus funds, please complete Schedule C $ $ CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT INFORMATION All monetary contributions were deposited in, and all election expenses paid from an account opened for this purpose at located at (name of financial institution) (Branch address) NOTE: This is not a balance sheet. For example, contributions may not equal expenses. COMPLETE THE DECLARATION(S) ON THE REVERSE.

DECLARATION OF CANDIDATE Form 3-9 Page 2 I,, a candidate in the Corporation of the City of Penticton election, solemnly affirm that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief: (a) (b) this campaign financing disclosure statement and supporting schedules completely and accurately discloses the information required by section 90 of the Local Government Act in relation to my election campaign for the office of in the 2011 General Local Election for the City of Penticton; and the requirements of Division 8 Campaign Financing of the Local Government Act have been met in relation to my election campaign for the office of in the 2011 General Local Election. Declared before me at Penticton, British Columbia this day of,2011. Designated Local Government Officer or a Commissioner for taking affidavits for British Columbia Signature of Candidate DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL AGENT I,, have prepared this disclosure statement and supporting schedules for and solemnly affirm that to the best of my (name of candidate) knowledge, information and belief that: (a) (b) this campaign financing disclosure statement and supporting schedules completely and accurately discloses the information required by section 90 of the Local Government Act in relation to the election campaign of for (name of candidate) in the 2011 General Local Election for ; (office) and the requirements of Division 8 Campaign Financing of the Local Government Act have been met in relation to the election campaign of for (name of candidate) in the 2011 General Local Election for the City of Penticton. (office) Declared before me at Penticton, British Columbia this day of 2011. Designated Local Government Officer or a Commissioner for taking affidavits for British Columbia Signature of Financial Agent

Form 3-9 Page 3 SCHEDULE A TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS PART 1 CONTRIBUTIONS Contributions from known sources Total value of contributions of $100 or more from a singe source A $ (unless nil, complete Part 2) Total value of contributions totalling $99.99 or less from a B $ single source Contributions from anonymous sources Contributions from anonymous sources $ LESS: amount of anonymous contributions over $50 remitted to The Corporation of the City of Penticton (Total from Part 3) $ Total amount of anonymous campaign contributions of $50 or less = C $ Total amount of contributions A + B + C = $ Total number of contributors who made contributions totalling $99.99 or less

Form 3-9 Page 4 SCHEDULE A TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS PART 2 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS TOTALLING $100 OR MORE (A) (attach supplementary list if required) FULL NAME *1* ADDRESS *2* (if applicable) DATE AMOUNT CLASS *3* TOTAL *1* *2* *3* If numbered corporation or unincorporated organization, include full name of 2 individuals who are directors or principal officers or members. Do not report addresses of individuals. Classes: individual, corporation, unincorporated organization, trade union, non-profit organization, other.

Form 3-9 Page 5 Local Government Act Section 90(4)(b) SCHEDULE A TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS PART 3 LIST OF ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS OVER $50 REMITTED TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PENTICTON DATE VALUE DATE VALUE SUB-TOTAL SUB-TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

SCHEDULE B TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ELECTION EXPENSE DETAILS A. Election campaign advertising or communication expenses for: (1) radio, television, newspaper, periodical or electronic $ advertising for the public (2) signs, pamphlets, flyers and brochures $ (3) advertising and promotion for the public not included $ in A (1) or (2) above (4) newsletters for members of the elector organization $ B. Election campaign office expenses for: (1) compensation paid to persons for campaign work, other than for $ services described in section 89(2) of the Local Government Act (2) rent, insurance and utilities $ (3) courier services and postage $ (4) furniture, telecommunication equipment and other equipment $ (5) office supplies and other office expenses not covered by B (1) to (4) above $ C. Convention and similar meeting expenses $ D. Expenses for campaign related functions not described in C above $ E. Research and polling expenses $ F. Campaign related transportation $ G. Other expenses (provide description) $ $ $ $ Total amount of other expenses $ TOTAL AMOUNT OF ELECTION EXPENSES $ Form 3-9 Page 6 Local Government Act Section 90(4)(f) BC. Reg. 380/93

SCHEDULE C TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DETAILS OF SURPLUS FUNDS DISBURSEMENT Form 3-9 Page 7 Local Government Act Section 90(4) A. Balance remaining in account $ B. Amount reimbursed to candidate from campaign account for the candidate s contributions to his/her campaign $ C. Amount of remaining surplus funds (after any reimbursement under B.) $ D. Details of the disbursement of remaining surplus funds under C.

CAMPAIGN FINANCING RECORD KEEPING FORM Form 3-9 Page 8 RECORD OF CASH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS NAME ADDRESS DATE AMOUNT CLASS

CAMPAIGN FINANCING RECORD KEEPING FORM Form 3-9 Page 9 RECORD OF IN-KIND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS NAME ADDRESS DATE GOOD OR SEVICE VALUE

CAMPAIGN FINANCING RECORD KEEPING FORM Form 3-9 Page 10 RECORD OF DISCOUNTED GOODS AND SERVICES GOOD OR SERVICE PRICE PAID FAIR MARKET VALUE (RETAIL VALUE)

CAMPAIGN FINANCING RECORD KEEPING FORM RECORD OF ANONYMOUS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS REMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Form 3-9 Page 11 Local Government Act Section 87 CONTRIBUTION (MONEY, GOODS) VALUE/AMOUNT (if greater than $50) DATE REMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Form 3-9 Page 12 Local Government Act Section 88 CAMPAIGN FINANCING RECORD KEEPING FORM RECORD OF ELECTION EXPENSES GOODS, PROPERTY OR SERVICES RECEIVED DATE INCURRED DATE PAID AMOUNT