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By James Peters

TteS Voting Changes

Tk’emlups members approve series of changes to voting rules

May 14, 2021 | 11:05 AM

TK’EMLUPS — Looking ahead to an election for chief and council this fall, Tk’emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) members have made several changes to the community’s voting rules.

A total of 25 amendments were passed during a General Band Meeting this week, with voting taking place electronically.

In a news release, Kukpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir described the most significant changes:

• Both on-reserve members and members who reside on traditional TteS territory can run for chief and council
• Electronic voting is now allowed
• Using electronic voting, elections can now be held during a declared State of Emergency
• Changes to electoral rules can now be made during a declared State of Emergency (e.g. changes to comply with Provincial Health Orders)

Casimir says the remainder of the changes were technical amendments.

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She describes the online voting as “an historic event for the TteS”.