Assent voting is voting on a bylaw or another matter for which a local government is required to obtain voters’ permission to spend money on a project. Assent voting is sometimes referred to as a “referendum” and can be held with a local election or on its own. Non-election assent voting is when the assent voting is held on its own.
Elections BC oversees election advertising rules for local elections and assent voting in B.C., including registering advertising sponsors. Local governments administer all other aspects of the vote.
For more information about the rules, read the Guide for Local Non-election Assent Voting Advertising Sponsors in B.C. (PDF) or visit our Local Elections FAQs.
2022 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Monte Creek Fire Hall Non-Election Assent Voting – May 28, 2022
For information not related to advertising, such as what the assent voting question is or how to vote, please contact the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
April 30, 2022 – May 28, 2022 | Assent Voting Proceedings Period |
Saturday, May 28, 2022 | General Voting Day |
Friday, August 26, 2022 | Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Monday, September 26, 2022 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |
2022 Columbia Shuswap Regional District Incorporation of Sorrento-Blind Bay Non-Election Assent Voting – April 30, 2022
For information not related to advertising, such as what the assent voting question is or how to vote, please contact the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
Key Dates | Deadlines |
April 2, 2022 – April 30, 2022 | Assent Voting Proceedings Period |
Saturday, April 30, 2022 | General Voting Day |
Friday, July 29, 2022 | Financing disclosure statement filing deadline |
Monday, August 29, 2022 | Financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee |