Local Assent Voting

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.

Current non-election assent voting dates and information

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2023 Summerland Recreation Centre Non-election Assent Voting – November 4, 2023

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2023 Columbia Shuswap Regional District Watershed Council Service Bylaw Non-election Assent Voting – August 26, 2023 – POSTPONED

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2023 qathet Regional District Lund Community Centre Loan Non-election Assent Voting – May 6, 2023

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