Prince George, B.C. – So you want to run for public office.  Well you should note then that nomination packages for candidates running for a seat on City Council, the District 57 School Board or the Fraser-Fort George Regional Distrct Board are now available.  You can't file them yet, but can get an idea of what you'll need to do to make your candidacy valid.

Those running for the position of mayor, councillor or school trustee can pick up nomination papers at City Hall, 5th floor, from 8:30 am to 5pm weekdays.  School trustee nomination packages are also available here and you can pick up paper copies during regular business hours at:

· School District No. 57, 2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC

· District of Mackenzie, #1 Mackenzie Blvd., Mackenzie, BC

· Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre, McBride, BC

· Village of Valemount, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC

Candidates for the seven regional district director positions can pick up nomination packages at the district office at 155 George Street or online at www.rdffg.bc.ca.

The nomination period runs from September 30th to October 10th.