FCM by-laws
These rules guide our organization, including many aspects of the election process.
Elections policy
Read the policy that shapes our election process, including campaign guidelines.
If you’re invested in the issues our members care about, consider running for FCM's Board to support our work.
Our Board is made up of elected municipal officials who are committed to championing local priorities at the national level on behalf of the FCM membership. The Board meets in person and/or virtually three times per year, with some committee meetings in between. Our Board members also promote FCM priorities in their local communities and with their federal counterparts on Parliament Hill.
Becoming a board director is a great opportunity to connect with other members across the country to share lessons learned and new ideas. We hope you’ll bring your talents and commitment to the table!
Changes to the election cycle
Following an update to the FCM by-laws (article 3.00) in 2024, this year’s elections will begin the introduction of staggered two-year terms for board directors. Therefore, when voting this year:
- The regions of British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic will vote for directors to serve a two-year term, ending in 2027.
- The Prairies and Territories, and Quebec regions will vote for directors to serve a one-year term, ending in 2026.
Please note that these changes only affect directors; table officers will continue to serve one-year terms.
Who is eligible to run as a candidate?
If you wish to be registered on the electoral ballot, you must:
- Be an elected official of an FCM-member municipality in good standing
- Submit the required documents:
- Table officer: resolution, Nomination Form and Consent and Board Profile Form: Due May 11.
- Director: resolution and Consent and Board Profile Form: Due May 18.
- Submit an official resolution: The resolution (see the template) must be endorsed by your member municipality or Provincial/Territorial Municipal Association, expressly permitting you to seek a position on FCM’s Board and confirming your municipality/association will assume any costs related to your attending FCM meetings.
- For those who are running in the regions of British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic: the resolution should cover at least a two-year term, ending in 2027.
- For those who are running in the regions of the Prairies and Territories, and Quebec: the resolution should cover at least a one-year term, ending in 2026.
Outreach during your campaign
Approved candidates are encouraged to submit a picture and a short bio, which we’ll post on this website. The bio may include a link to a campaign video if you choose to produce and host one through a third-party provider (e.g., YouTube).
You may submit campaign materials using the link below, which may contain only the following: written text of the candidate’s biography (maximum 500 words); a candidate photo; a link to a campaign video; a link to the candidate’s personal campaign page; and one additional link to a candidate’s promotional material. FCM will not be responsible for translating materials and will post the information in the language(s) received. Please refer to the Elections Policy for full details.
Please note, the deadline to submit this content is:
- Table officer: May 11
- Director: May 18