AVÌìÌÃ

Nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming AVÌìÌà Council Election.  

Please be advised that elections will be held for multiple seats on the AVÌìÌà Council, including:

• Four (4) seats for students, including one from each region (Term: November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024)
• One (1) Faculty Seat - Trades & Apprenticeship Portfolio (by-election) (Term: Nov. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024)

Important dates:

• Call for nominations: September 18 to October 19
• Publish candidates: October 20
• Campaign period: October 20 to November 3
• Voting period: November 6-12
• Announcement of results:  November 13
• Appeal deadline: November 17

AVÌìÌà Council ("EdCo") is an internal governance body of AVÌìÌà as required by the . AVÌìÌà Council considers curriculum and educational policies relating to students, standards, planning and operations. Council meets on a monthly basis except during July and August. 

In carrying out the business of AVÌìÌà Council, members exercise their best individual judgment in accordance with the AVÌìÌà Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Directions. All eligible members vote freely on all issues considered by AVÌìÌà Council regardless of their association with a particular portfolio/area of the institution.

For more information, please visit the Elections webpage or email elections@okanagan.bc.ca.