Elections
Make a difference to your Credit Union and your Community
The 2021 Board of Directors election was held February 6-26, 2021. Three directors will be elected to serve three-year terms. Election results will be announced at our AGM on March 3, 2021.
We are always looking for well-qualified and experienced members who are interested in standing for election to the board. Generally, Lakeland Credit Union is seeking directors with a broad range of business knowledge and depth of experience, as well as an understanding of the credit union’s strategic direction, principles and values. Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate and provide the ability to:
- Deal with business, financial and social issues at a corporate level
- Think critically, problem-solve creatively and work on a team
- Devote the necessary time to prepare for and attend board and committee meetings and other related activities
Meet the Candidates
Meet the Candidates
For the 2021 Board of Director positions
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Paulette FersovitchRunning for Re-Election Self Employed, BPF Transport and Farm |
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Voting
Why Vote for your Board of Directors
One of the many benefits of credit union membership is your ability to vote for the Board of Directors. As a member-owned, member-led institution, our Board is comprised of your fellow members; members you choose through an annual voting process.
Why voting matters to you
The Board of Directors approves the direction your credit union takes.
They’re directly responsible for our strategic and business plan direction which acts as Lakeland Credit Union’s roadmap to achieving long-term success and a prosperous future.
The policies the Board of Directors approves impacts YOU.
Have your interests represented by the leaders you help elect when policies are approved, including guiding principles for annual member common share dividends.
The Board of Directors is member-elected.
Very few places you bank, or do any business with encourage you to vote for the people who steward the strength of the organization.
We've made it easy for you
Get to know the Board candidates on Director Candidates. Reviewing the candidates, getting to know the board objectives and casting your vote will take no more than 20 minutes.
VOTER ELIGIBILITY AND ELECTION RULES
Voter eligibility:
You must meet the following requirements to vote:
- 16 years of age or older
- A member of Lakeland Credit Union
Election rules:
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60(2) Subject to subsection (6), of the Credit Union Act, only members are entitled to vote.
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A member may vote only once, unless a member is also a designated representative of a business. Then the member may vote once on their personal membership and once for the business, to a maximum of two votes.
- Voting can be cast in person on iPads provided at a Lakeland Credit Union branch, or on the voter designated website. Proxy voting (casting a vote on behalf of another member) is not permitted.
