Senate Call For Nominations - Thompson-Okanagan Regional Senator



MNBC is calling on its Citizens for expressions of interest in filling the position of Senator representing the Thompson- Okanagan - Region 3. Nominations are open effective this date and will close on September 15, 2022.

As per Article 5, sub-article 5.1 of the Senate Act:
MNBC is required to submit a call for applications for Citizens interested in serving as a Senator in the Senate. (1 Position Open)

Senate Composition:

Each of the seven Regional Governance Councils appoints a highly respected individual to be their representative in the Senate. The Senate is the non-political arm of the MNBC.

Criteria:

As per Article 5.2 of the MNBC Senate Act, applicants are required to submit:

  1. Biography (Relevant information);
  2. Proof of Age – must be at least 55 years of age;
  3. Copy of their MNBC Citizenship card;
  4. Criminal Record Check for volunteers;
  5. Nomination Form for Senate Vacancy

Nomination forms must be completed by a Métis Citizen who holds an MNBC citizenship card.

Submissions:

Senate application documents are to be submitted to the Region 3 Thompson-Okanagan Regional Governance Council (RGC), care of the MNBC Legislative and Policy Analyst, John Bieker by email to jbieker@mnbc.ca or by mail as undernoted.

Métis Nation British Columbia

c/o John Bieker

380 – 13401 108th Avenue

Surrey, BC, V3T 5T3

Nomination deadline: September 15, 2022