Title
Bylaw 2020-15 Election
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2020-15 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw 2020-15 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2020-15 be presented at this meeting for third reading.
4. That Bylaw 2020-15 receive third and final reading.
5. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw 2020-15 in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To establish conditions and procedures to the conduct elections.
Summary
This Bylaw provides authorization to enter into joint election agreements, use modified voting procedures and conduct advance vote(s), require candidate nomination deposits of $100, address the death of a candidate, provides provision for special ballots, voting station hours, use of automated voting systems, prescribe the form of the Ballot Card, and creates procedures for automated voting, post vote procedures and recounts.
Section 160(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act L-21, RSA 2000, allows the Minister, by order, to authorize the elected authority to pass a bylaw adopting the system for conducting an election. Sections 50 and 51 of this bylaw authorize Parkland County to adopt a modified system of conducting an election by allowing for more than one voting station in each voting subdivision with the Ministers approval. Under the authority of Ministerial Order L:057/04 provisions of this bylaw allow multiple voting stations in a voting subdivision.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Bylaw 2020-15 supports Parkland County's governance strategic goal to provide strong and effective leadership that is built on a foundation of trust through an open and transparent governance model, and conduct an election that complies with the Local Authorities Election Act L-21, RSA 2000.
Financial Impact:
Cost: N/A
Source of Funding: N/A