OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

June 1, 2015 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats.

District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term 2015-2018

District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term 2015-2018

One Two (2) Year Term Remainder) 2014-2017

Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday July 4, 2015 at the following locations:

District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center

District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge

Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Election and By- election Regulations, to be an eligible candidate for the Akwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, one must:

a) be an enrolled member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne;

b) be Onkwehonwe and at least one of their natural parent must be a Member of Akwesasne; and

c) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

d) consent to having their name be nominated for the purpose of running as a candidate on the Board of Education; and

e) be a resident in that District for at least six (6) months immediately prior to their nomination; and f) maintain residency in that District during the term of office; and g) not have been convicted within five (5) years of nomination; of an indictable offense in Canada or a felony in the United States; and

h) not be an employee of the Board of Education;

i) not have been removed from the Board of Education.

Elections if needed will be held on August 22, 2015 from 9a.m. to 6p.m. at the following locations:

District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center

District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge

Advance Polls will be held on August 12, 2015 by appointment only.

Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call me at 613-551-1622 or 613-575-2250

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Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer