ITE Canada Elections
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ITE Canada is seeking a candidate to serve a three-
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year term as the International District Director from
name of candidate that will be used on the election ballot
January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. The
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a photo of the candidate
nomination deadline for this position is February
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a 400-word or less candidate statement
23, 2024 at midnight Pacific standard time.
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optionally, links to social media profiles
A description of the International District Director
Campaign Activities
position can be viewed and downloaded here. Candidates for the District Executive Committee
Nomination Process The Nominations Committee will undertake a general call for nominations that may also include a direct
election shall abide by the following rules: •
Individual websites are prohibited.
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Bulk mailing and direct advertising techniques are not allowed. Bulk mailing for this purpose is
invite to potential candidates. Eligibility for the
defined as mailings of the same enclosures to
elected position will be determined by the
more than 1 person. Bulk mailing encompasses
Committee through an assessment of the nominee’s suitability.
both postal and electronic mailing. •
One on one personalized email communication
Please review the recently updated ITE Canada
is allowed by a candidate or by others on
Nomination & Election Policy provided here.
behalf of a candidate, expressing their perspectives (not those of others).
How to Apply
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Candidates may not contact Sections and Chapters for the purpose of advertising or
To apply, candidates must send a letter to the
endorsing their candidacy. Additionally, they
Nominations Committee Chair indicating their
may not encourage or promote the use of
interest in the position, why they are suitable, and
surrogates to campaign on their behalf.
two signatures from ITE members in good standing.
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Candidates may attend District, Section, and Chapter meetings during the time period of their candidacy. Candidates may present on
Nominations shall be submitted by email to:
matters unrelated to their candidacy. They Edward Soldo, P.Eng., FITE
cannot present a campaign speech at any
Canadian District Director and
meeting. This does not preclude the candidate
Nominations Committee Chair
from carrying out their duties as an officer of a
Email: director@itecanada.org
Section/Chapter or retaining a currently-held volunteer position.
Campaign Activities
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There is to be no malice toward other candidates.
ITE Canada will make space available on the
Any breach of these rules may result in the
corporation’s website to highlight candidate profiles.
Nominating and Elections Committee revoking the
Candidate profiles must include the following
nomination of that individual for office.
information:
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