1. Nomination requirements changes
75 voter signatures (previously 25)
$250 nomination deposit (previously $100)
Same rules apply with respect to return of deposit (15% total votes accepted)

2. Nomination process & timing changes (“fixed-date election”)
Nominations filed with the CEO (Standing Nominations):
Accepted up to 4:30 pm (Pacific time) the day before date election is called
2009 General Election, this day is a holiday (Easter Monday), so standing nominations extended until the same time Writ Day (April 14, 2009)
Will overlap ordinary nomination period by approx 2 hours
All nomination documents can be filed during this time period including:
Disclosure required by Financial Disclosure Act
Solemn declaration by nominee that they are qualified to be nominated
Certificate of Candidacy will be issued by CEO after the election is called

3. Nomination process & timing changes (“fixed-date election”)
Nominations filed with the DEO (Ordinary Nominations):
Begins at the time the election is called and continues to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on Day 10
For the 2009 General Election, this day will be Friday, April 24
Certificates of candidacy will be issued by DEO once nomination is complete

4. Nominations filed with the CEO (Standing Nominations):
Nomination process & timing changes (“by-election or non-scheduled election”)
Nominations filed with the CEO (Standing Nominations):
Accepted up to 4:30 pm (Pacific time) on Day 5 of the election calendar
All nomination documents can be filed during this time period including:
Disclosure required by Financial Disclosure Act
Solemn declaration by nominee that they are qualified to be nominated
Certificate of Candidacy will be issued by CEO once nomination is complete

5. Nomination process & timing changes (“by-election or non-scheduled election”)
Nominations filed with the DEO (Ordinary Nominations):
Between 9:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on Day 6, and 1:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on Day 10 of the election period
Certificates of candidacy will be issued by DEO once nomination is complete

6. Withdrawal of a Candidate
Deadline changed to 48 hours before the beginning of advance voting (previously general voting)