Chief and Council
The Seabird Island Band is governed by one Chief and a seven person Council that share the responsibility of representing Seabird Island Band at all government levels as well as to other groups, ensuring a strong united voice for the Seabird Island Band locally, provincially and nationally, with specific emphasis and involvement with Stó:lo Tribal Council, First Nation Summit and the Assembly of First Nations.
Term: March 2013 - March 2015
These members are:
Chief Clem Seymour
Portfolio Lead
Executive, Health and Early Childhood Development Program, Child and Family Services
Portfolio Member
Economic Development, Finance & Audit Committee
Councillor James Harris
Portfolio Lead Economic Development,
Portfolio Member Executive, Finance & Audit Committee
Councillor Vivian Ferguson
Portfolio Lead
Executive, Education,
Portfolio Member Health and Early Childhood Development Program, Finance & Audit Committee
Councillor Carol Hope
Portfolio Lead College,
Portfolio Member Child & Family Services, Capital & Public Works
Councillor Art Andrew
Portfolio Lead Land Code,
Portfolio Member Education, Rights and Title & Fishing
Councillor Rod Peters
Portfolio Lead Economic Development, Housing,
Councillor Jason Campbell
Portfolio Lead
Rights and Title & Fishing
Portfolio Member Land Code, Safety, Emergency Services & Justice, Culture, Language and Heritage
Councillor Alexis Grace
Portfolio Lead Safety, Emergency Services & Justice,
Portfolio Member Economic Development
Councillor Dianna Kay
Portfolio Lead
Culture, Language & Heritage,
Portfolio Member College
Elections
Any member of the band who is 18 years of age and a registered Band Member of the Seabird Island Band is entitled to vote. The Chief can be elected by a majority of votes of the electors. The Chief and Councilors each serve a term of two years.
The next scheduled election will be on March 2015 from 9am - 8pm at the Band Office.
Nominations are now closed. In future, to request nomination forms, please contact Carol Hope, Electoral Officer, at 1-604-796-2177 or by email at carolhope@seabirdisland.ca
