Request for Proposals: Chief Electoral Officer for June 2026 Election

The Gitanmaax Band is preparing for the Election of Chief and Council in June 2026 and is inviting proposals from qualified individuals interested in serving as the Chief Electoral Officer.

The Gitanmaax Band is preparing for the Election of Chief and Council in June 2026 and is inviting proposals from qualified individuals interested in serving as the Chief Electoral Officer. This important role ensures a fair, transparent, and respectful election process for our community.

The Chief Electoral Officer will be responsible for overseeing the full nomination and voting process for the following elected positions:

• Chief — 2‑year term

• 11 Councillors — 2‑year terms

Candidates for the Chief Electoral Officer must demonstrate strong professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, and be able to fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with the Indian Act and the Indian Band Election Regulations. This RFP seeks to inform and invite applications from qualified individuals who meet these standards and are capable of serving as the Chief Electoral Officer for the Gitanmaax Band Election.

The 2026 election will include:

• In‑person voting

• Mail‑in ballots (Electronic voting is not available at this time.)

Submission Deadline:

All proposals must be received by 4:00 PM PST on March 2, 2026.

Please submit proposals to:

Gitanmaax Band

PO Box 440

Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0

Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender.

Accessing the Full RFP

The complete Request for Proposals is available at:

• Gitanmaax Band Office

  4225 Field Street, Hazelton, BC

• Gitanmaax Band Website - https://www.gitanmaax.com/

Request for Proposals - Chief Electoral Officer - 2026.pdf

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