NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION FOR AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD

The Akwesasne Membership Board has announced a By-Election for the Districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. Details are as follows:

Positions Available

- Kana:takon: One 4-Year Board opening for the remainder of the term.

- Tsi Snaihne: One 2-Year Board opening for the remainder of the term.

Nominations

Nominations will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 (Iahia:khaton, Kentenhko:wa), at the following locations:

- Kana:takon School Gym

- Tsi Snaihne School Gym

Nomination Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Enkie)

Eligible voters may nominate or second a candidate as many times as there are seats available. Each nomination or second counts as one vote.

Once nominations close, a posting will be displayed at the nomination locations. Additional notifications will be shared via MCA’s Facebook page and the MCA website (akwesasne.ca).

Candidate Submission

Candidates wishing to accept their nomination must submit the following documents to the Justice office in person by 12:00 p.m. (Enkie) on November 22, 2024:

- Affidavit of Eligibility

- Completed CPIC

- Candidate’s Special Instructions

If only one candidate is nominated, the By-Election process will conclude, and that candidate will be acclaimed upon submission of the required documentation. All subsequent dates will be cancelled.

If two or more candidates accept their nomination in a district, the By-Election voting will proceed as scheduled.

Voting Schedule

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Iahia:khaton, Tsiothohrha)  

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Locations: Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne School Gyms

Advanced Polls

Advanced Polls are available by appointment only on:

- Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (Ashenhaton, Kentenhko:wa)

- Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Kaierihaton, Kentenhko:wa)

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Theresa Thompson, at:

- Phone/Text: 613-551-1622

- Email: [email protected]

For further information, please reach out to the CEO. Thank you for your participation in this important electoral process.