Call for Nominations re: By-Election

08/14/2009

After having accepted to conduct the by-election pursuant to the Court of Kahnawà:ke decision, Electoral Officer Lindsay Leborgne is hereby making a Call for Nominations and announcing the dates for the various activities related to the special 2009 Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke By-Elections:

1. Wednesday, August 26, 2009: Nomination Day

2. Wednesday, September 9, 2009: Election Day

Nominations will take place from 10am to noon at the Social Development Unit offices located in the Kahnawà:ke Services Complex (across from the bank).

As per the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Election Law 8.4, “any 2 members of the Community who are qualified as Electors may nominate and second any person eligible to hold office, as a candidate fro the office of Council Chief.”

As outlined in the Court of Kahnawà:ke decision, all Kahnawa’kehró:non who meet Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Election Law eligibility requirements will be permitted to run. Nominees must confirm their nomination by August 29th at noon.

Details on eligibility requirements can be obtained from the Electoral Officer using the contact information below.

Elections will take place from 9am to 6pm at a location to be determined