Title
Election Bylaw No. 2013-02
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw No. 2013-02 receive first reading.
2. That Parkland County request the Minister to authorize the passing of a Bylaw that allows the designation of more than one voting station in each voting subdivision.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To establish conditions and procedures for the conduct of 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, expand voting station hours, use automated voting systems, prescribe the form of the Ballot Card, and creates procedures for automated voting, post vote procedures and recounts. Nomination Bylaw 27-98, Modified Voting Procedure Bylaw 11-2004 and Voting Stations Hours Bylaw 180-2010 are repealed by this election bylaw.
Section 160(2) 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. Section 14 of this bylaw authorizes Parkland County to adopt a modified system of conducting an election by allowing for more than one voting station in each voting subdivision subsequent to the Ministers approval.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Bylaw No. 2013-02 supports Parkland County's governance strategic goal to be recognized as a well-led, well-managed municipality with a solid foundation of sound policies, good planning, responsive processes and effective decision-making that are focused on the responsible use of resources entrusted to it and the long-term best interests of the community as a whole, and conducts an election that complies with the Local Authorities Election Act L-21, RSA 2000.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $43,300
Source of Funding: 2013 Bu...
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