Title
Bylaw 2021-01 Candidate Nomination Deposit Amendment to Bylaw 2020-15 Election
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2021-01 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw 2021-01 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2021-01 be presented at this meeting for third reading.
4. That Bylaw 2021-01 receive third and final reading.
5. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw 2021-01 in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
Amendment to Bylaw 2020-15 is required to align with Ministerial Order No. MSD:103/20 which modified section 30(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act regarding acceptable forms of payment for nomination deposits.
Summary
On December 14, 2020 Section 30(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act was modified by Ministerial Order No. MSD:103/20 to allow nomination deposits to also be paid in-person by debit card or credit card for the 2021 election. Prior to this modification nomination deposits were paid by cash, certified cheque or money order. Bylaw 2020-15 received all three readings by Council on November 24, 2020 and specified payment of the nomination deposit by cash, certified cheque or money order. Bylaw 2021-01 expands payment options to also allow payment by in person debit or credit card for the 2021 municipal election only.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Bylaw 2021-01 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, R.S.A. 2000, c.L-21.
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: n/a