OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

June 13, 2019

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

District of Tsi Snaihne: Two Three (3) Year Term

District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term

District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term

Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the following locations:

District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center

District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge

District of Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center

Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Election and By­ election Regulations, to be an eligible candidate for the Ahkwesahsne 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 parents 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 Ahkwesahsne Mohawk 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 Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education;

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

Elections if needed will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9a.m. to 6p.m.

Advance Polls will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 and Tuesday, August 6, 2019 by appointment only.

Any questions or concerns or to make an appointment please do not hesitate to call me at 613-551-1622 or 613-575-2250 Ext. 2406.

Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer