Notice of Election

First Nations Council – Call for Student Nomination

Student Seat: One (1) student of First Nations descent

The First Nations Council's focus is to develop policy recommendations based upon the educational issues and strategies of First Nations Communities to increase student success rates in the Coast Mountain College region. First Nations Council policy recommendations will focus on student advocacy, program promotion, curriculum design, cultural issues and content, program and education service evaluation and will assist Coast Mountain College in improving its relationships with First Nations communities.

• EdCo, BOG, FNC - Notice of Election
• FNC - Nomination Form

*if at the close of the nomination period there is only one candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.

EXPECTATIONS

Students elected to any Council or Board are expected to:

• Serve the full term of their appointment.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and participate actively.
• Act in the best interest of the College and student body when making decisions.
• Communicate professionally with fellow members, employees, and interested parties.
• Participate in at least one subcommittee or Board committee.

Eligibility to participate: 

• A candidate must be a member of the Coast Mountain Students’ Union, and must be enrolled and in good standing in a credited course or program of studies at Coast Mountain College at the time the call for nominations is made. 
• Only an Indigenous student can be elected to the First Nations Council. The student must remain in good standing for the period consistent with the appointment. Good standing is defined as maintaining a minimum registration of one credited course with no severe academic sanctions, enrolment restrictions, conduct sanctions, or outstanding fees and/or fines.

Further eligibility requirements for student candidates and voting procedures, contact the Interim Registrar at edco@coastmountaincollege.ca.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

The personal information collected through the nomination form is under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA-BC).

Any information that you provide will be accessed by Coast Mountain College’s (CMTN) Education Council Secretary and Interim Registrar when sent to edco@coastmountaincollege.ca and will be kept confidential within the scope of the election process or as required by law.

For questions or concerns related to privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer by emailing foi@coastmountaincollege.ca.

This information has been posted by the Interim Registrar as the Electoral Officer. If you have questions, contact:

Emily Suderman | edco@coastmountaincollege.ca