How to Run for Our Board of Directors
The Chino Basin Water Conservation District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Directors. Board seats for Divisions 2, 4, 5, and 6 will be up for election during the November 3, 2020 General Presidential Election.
Interested candidates for board seats can file candidate papers electronically from July 13, 2020 to August 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Due to the pandemic, the County Registrar of Voters has created new options for filing candidate paperwork.
- Step One – Fill Out Forms Online: The My Candidacy Gateway web application allows candidates to start the process of filling out paperwork electronically. The have included detailed instructions for using the system on their website. The Registrar’s Office will email you an official copy of the fully populated form.
- Step Two – Schedule an Appointment: Once candidates create a profile and fill out the online forms, they will need to schedule an appointment to complete the process. There are two options:
- Online video appointment with the County Registrar’s staff.
- In-person appointment at the County Registrar’s office in San Bernardino. Masks are required for in-person appointments and the Registrar will not accept walk-in appointments. They advise everyone to make appointments early.
- Election Process:
- 2020 Presidential General Election Candidate Filing Guide – provides more information about the entire process of running for any office in San Bernardino County.
- “Elections” Section of the County Registrar of Voters website – provides links to all of the above information in one place.
For more information, prospective candidates can contact the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters at communications@rov.sbcounty.gov or call them at 909-387-8300.
As always, constituents can also call District headquarters at 909-626-2711 for further inquiries. However, due to the pandemic and the need for social distancing, the District will not be handling any part of the filing process. All paperwork should be filed through the County Registrar of Voters Elections Office.
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