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March 6, 2023: District Elections Open

Published on January 18, 2023February 2, 2023

On March 6, 2023, an electronic ballet will be sent to all members. The election period will close on March 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

Category 2023 Election: News and Key Dates

February 15, 2023: Nomination Period for District Council Elections Closes

Published on January 18, 2023February 2, 2023

Nomination forms must be submitted on or before February 15th, 2023.

Access the Nomination Package Materials
Category 2023 Election: News and Key Dates

January 26, 2023: Nomination for District Council Election Open

Published on January 17, 2023February 2, 2023

The nomination period for District Council Elections begins on January 26, 2023 and closes on February 16. 2023.

Category 2023 Election: News and Key Dates

February 2, 2023: Council Election Information Session

Published on January 17, 2023February 2, 2023

The Executive Committee will host an information session on February 2 2023, from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. for a hybrid information session to learn more about the role and responsibilities of a Council member.

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Category 2023 Election: News and Key Dates

Terrance Sheppard KC Appointed to Council

Published on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Terrance Sheppard KC will be joining council as a member in the Halifax District for the remainder of the council term. The Nominating Committee made their unanimous recommendation to Council, which was approved in the November Council Meeting.

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Category Council, Society News

2023-2024 Second Vice-President: Are you interested?

Published on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

The Society’s Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate for Second Vice-President by the end of January 2023. All members are invited to provide recommendations or to volunteer to be considered.

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