Candidates should be prepared to summarize their reasons for running to represent the school community. Peel board employees can vote and run for election as parent representatives. Election procedures Candidates can not give out campaign material at the school or use school resources to campaign. Principals will conduct a lottery to determine each candidate's position on the ballot. Elections must be conducted by secret ballot.
Voters can cast one vote for each candidate.
If there is a tie for the final position, the winner will be determined by lot. If the number of candidates is less than or equal to the number of positions, the candidates will be acclaimed. If all elected positions are not filled, the council can appoint additional people or choose to operate with vacancies. Appointments are by majority vote. The principal will call the first meeting of the school council after representative elections.