Education Council – Call for Student Nominations
The “Council” sets educational policies and curriculum at Coast Mountain
College. The Council also advises the Board of Governors on many other
matters important to the College. This includes criteria for awarding
certificates, diplomas and degrees. Three (3) student seats remain vacant on Education Council. The Council is also informed by the
College and Institute Act.
Call for nominations: Education Council (EdCo) student seats
- Two (2) students from the Terrace campus
- One (1) student from a regional campus other than Terrace or Prince Rupert
Education Council Term: October 2026 – August 2027
| By-Election Schedule |
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| Notice of by-election | October 5, 2026 | |
| Close of nominations | October 19, 2026, 4:00 pm PT
| Qualified nominees will be notified by the Registrar following
the close of nominations and prior to the campaign period. If,
at the close of the nomination period, there is only one
candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be
declared elected.
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| Campaign period | October 27, 2026 – November 2, 2026 | |
| Election day | November 3, 2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm PT | Polling will be held electronically through ElectionBuddy.
The first Education Council meeting
following the by-election will be November 20, 2026.
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*If, at the close of the nomination period, there is only one candidate per
seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.
Eligibility
- 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.
- A student elected to Education Council must remain in good standing for
the period consistent with the appointment and declare that they have
every reason to believe they will be able to fulfill the term of office.
- Students must be enrolled at their respective campuses to stand for by-election or nomination, or to vote.
- Students may only vote for candidates standing for by-election at their
respective campuses.
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 Registrar when sent to edco@coastmountaincollege.ca and will be kept confidential within the scope of the by-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 Registrar as the
Electoral Officer. If you have questions, contact:
Emily Suderman |
edco@coastmountaincollege.ca