Election Code Amendment 2024 :: Saik'uz First Nation

In-Person Votes: 46
Online Votes: 37
Mail-In Votes: 9
Total Valid Votes: 90

Saik’uz First Nation 2024 Election Code Amendment Vote Results

Overview of the Vote
On December 3, 2024, Saik’uz First Nation members participated in an important vote to amend the Saik’uz Custom Election Code. The proposed amendments aimed to modernize election processes, improve governance, and reflect the community’s evolving needs. This vote marked a significant step towards enhancing community-driven decision-making and maintaining cultural continuity.

The voting period, which commenced on November 3, 2024, and concluded on December 3, 2024, included in-person, online, and mail-in options. A total of 90 ballots were cast, with 832 eligible voters. All votes were securely processed and independently verified by Simply Voting.

Key Results
The amendments proposed to the Saik’uz Custom Election Code addressed 14 key areas, receiving strong support from members. For full voting details, refer to the linked results documents below.

Highlights include:

Clarifying Existing Code: 97.2% in favour
Council Composition & Residency: Over 80% approval for adjustments
Saik’uz Employee Eligibility: Closely split, with 51.4% supporting a requirement to step down within 30 days of election
Governance Training & Campaign Rules: Over 90% approval for new standards
Nomination Package & Official Community Votes (Plebiscites): Supported by more than 94% of voters

Participation Breakdown