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Nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming Education Council Election.  

Please be advised that elections will be held for multiple seats on the Education Council, including:

• Four (4) seats for students, including one from each region (Term: November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024)
• One (1) Faculty Seat - Trades & Apprenticeship Portfolio (by-election) (Term: Nov. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)

Important dates:

• Call for nominations: September 18 to October 19
• Publish candidates: October 20
• Campaign period: October 20 to November 3
• Voting period: November 6-12
• Announcement of results:  November 13
• Appeal deadline: November 17

Education Council ("EdCo") is an internal governance body of Okanagan College as required by the College and Institute Act. Education Council considers curriculum and educational policies relating to students, standards, planning and operations. Council meets on a monthly basis except during July and August. 

In carrying out the business of Education Council, members exercise their best individual judgment in accordance with the Okanagan College Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Directions. All eligible members vote freely on all issues considered by Education Council regardless of their association with a particular portfolio/area of the institution.

For more information, please visit the Elections webpage or email elections@okanagan.bc.ca.