2009/2010 Council Nominees

In accordance with Bylaw 3 of the Association, there are two ways by which a member may be nominated to stand for Council election – by the Nominating Committee or in writing by any 25 or more members in good standing.

Notice is hereby given of the nominees for the 2009/2010 Council of APEGBC.

Role of the Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is charged with seeking and selecting the candidates for Council that they believe best demonstrate the qualities needed for strong leadership of the Association. The Nominating Committee consists of the immediate Past President (Chair), eight branch representatives, and three members-at-large appointed by Council.

All candidates nominated by the Committee are scrutinized to determine that they have demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings. These candidates must also express their understanding of APEGBC’s primary mandate, role and duty, which is to uphold and protect the public interest. In addition to experience with business and financial management, the ability to work well within a team environment is also sought by the Nominating Committee. Diversity of Council members is considered important to create a strong decision-making team. Full details of the type of candidate characteristics assessed by the Committee can be found here.

Under Bylaw 3(b), the Committee nominates candidates for the office of President if they have served on Council for at least two full years prior to taking office, and for the office of Vice-President, if they have served at least one year on Council prior to taking office. Further information on the role and responsibilities of the Nominating Committee can be found in the APEGBC Bylaws in section 3. A copy of the bylaws is available here or can be obtained by contacting the APEGBC office.

2009 Nominating Committee

Janet Benjamin PEng Chair

Branch Appointees
Bryan Brassington PGeo (Okanagan)
Martin Fandrich PEng (Fraser Valley)
Robin Lapointe PEng (Northern)
Mahmoud Mahmoud PEng (Sea to Sky)
Eric Pettit PEng (Victoria)
Leonard Pianalto PEng (Vancouver)
Ramin Seifi PEng (Tri City)
Mark Sirges PEng (West Kootenay)

Council Appointees
Lindsay Bottomer PGeo
Glenn Pellegrin PEng
Karen Savage PEng

For information on the nomination process or to obtain nomination forms, please email tfrazer@apeg.bc.ca.

Nomination by 25 Members

Nominations for President, Vice President and Councillors may also be made in writing by any 25 or more members in good standing. Nominations made by 25 members in good standing require a Nomination Form - 25 Signatures signed by members making the nomination with the written consent of the nominee. As per bylaw 3(e), this document must be received by the Registrar at the Association office no later than Friday, June 26, 2009 by 5:00 pm. 

Important Dates

Friday, July 24, 2009
Statement of Candidacy must be received at Association office by 5:00 pm

Friday September 4, 2009
Election package and ballots must be sent to all members

Friday, October 2, 2009
Completed ballots must reach Association office by noon

Monday, October 5, 2009
Ballot count completed

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Election results announced at Annual General Meeting in Victoria