Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project Referendum - Scrutineer Information
Eligible electors in the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area (a portion of Electoral Area 'E') of the Regional District of Nanaimo can apply to act as scrutineers in the assent vote (referendum) during the period of 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2026 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026.
The volunteer positions are available for the following proceedings: advance voting day place for Electoral Area 'E' on October 7 and October 14, 2026; voting place for Electoral Area 'E' on General Voting Day, October 17, 2026; the determination of official results; and for a judicial recount (if necessary). A maximum of two scrutineers - one in favour of, and one opposed to, the question will be appointed for each proceeding. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for the voting place.
Eligible electors in the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area (a portion of Electoral Area 'E') will be voting on the following question:
“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1969, 2026”, which will authorize the Regional District of Nanaimo to borrow up to one million, seven hundred and fifty-three thousand, nine hundred and twenty-four dollars ($1,753,924), plus interest, repayable over a period of no more than ten (10) years, to finance the Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement project in the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area?”
Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Regional District of Nanaimo Administration Office, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2 or by email at vote@rdn.bc.ca during the period of 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2026 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026. Applications will be received during regular office days and hours during this period: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.
Application forms may be obtained via the link above, or at the Regional District of Nanaimo Administration Office, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, or by calling 250-390-4111 or toll free 1-877-607-4111, or by emailing vote@rdn.bc.ca.
Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officers at the Regional District of Nanaimo Administration Office, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2, or by calling 250-390-4111 or toll free 1-877-607-4111, or by emailing vote@rdn.bc.ca.
Contact Information
Phone: 250-390-4111, toll free 1-877-607-4111
Email: vote@rdn.bc.ca
- Jacquie Hill, Chief Election Officer
- Nelda Richardson, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Dilbar Rupa, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Christine Holt, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Shanna Patrickson, Deputy Chief Election Officer