S.E. BAKERMAN ELECTORAL SERVICES
Trusted First Nations Electoral Services
Professional, impartial electoral services for First Nations across British Columbia. Our team combines current certification with decades of practical experience.
ISC Certified
Certified Electoral Officer
IBER + FNEA
Federal electoral frameworks
Custom Codes
Drafting and review
British Columbia
Travel throughout BC
Experience carried forward
Stephen leads each new engagement. Fred, Fran and Tanya provide experience, guidance and practical support.
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Stephen Bakerman
Certified Electoral Officer & Principal
Stephen was certified in February 2024 under IBER and FNEA. He has worked with Fred and Fran since 2022 and now leads new engagements.
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Fred Schiffner
Senior Electoral Officer & Mentor
Fred was British Columbia's first contracted Electoral Officer. He remains active as a senior Electoral Officer and Stephen's mentor.
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Fran Schiffner
Senior Electoral Officer & Mentor
Fran has 30 years of experience under IBER and has been qualified under FNEA since 2015. She remains active in elections and mentorship.
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Tanya Whalen
Deputy Electoral Officer since 2024
Tanya has served as a Deputy Electoral Officer since 2024. She supports election preparation, voting, counting and voter questions.
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ELECTORAL SERVICES
Clear administration. Practical support.
Services are tailored to the Nation, its election rules and the needs of each vote.
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Election Administration
Plan and run elections with fair procedures, clear records and open communication.
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Nomination Meetings
Prepare and run nomination meetings under the applicable election rules.
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Votes and Referenda
Plan and run community votes, referenda and ratification votes.
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Custom Election Codes
Review, update and support elections under the Nation's own code.
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Electoral Review
Review procedures, records and readiness before voting begins.
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Training and Mentorship
Share practical knowledge through training and hands-on mentorship.
A clear, respectful approach
Good electoral work requires careful preparation, accurate records and clear communication.
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Impartial
We apply the rules fairly and consistently.
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Prepared
We plan schedules, records and duties before voting begins.
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Practical
We use processes that work in real settings.
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Respectful
We communicate clearly with the Nation, candidates and voters.
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Clear
We explain decisions and next steps in plain language.
ISC
Certified Electoral Officer
30+
Years of IT experience
BC
Service throughout British Columbia
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