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Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1075, 2022
Governing BylawNo. 989Active
Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018Adopted 2018This bylaw outlines the rules for local government elections and other voting events in the Town of View Royal. It defines key terms like 'elector,' 'election sign,' and 'general voting day.' The bylaw sets the minimum number of nominators required for candidates at ten. It allows electronic access to nomination documents and campaign financing disclosure statements on the town's website. Voters can register on voting day itself. There are two advance voting opportunities, with the possibility of additional ones set by the Chief Election Officer. Mail-in voting is permitted for those with disabilities or those who will be away during voting periods. The bylaw also regulates election signs, prohibiting them on public land (with exceptions for official voting opportunity signs) and setting rules for their placement on private property, including size, location, and timing. The use of the town's logo on election signs without permission is prohibited.
First seen: May 15, 2018
Last seen: April 7, 2026
Lifecycle Timeline
April 7, 2026Council
Full RecordingElection Procedures Bylaw Amendment - Mail Ballot Voting
Updating town bylaws to allow all eligible voters to use mail ballots, following changes in provincial law.
"Staff explained that the provincial Local Government Act now allows any voter to use mail ballots, removing previous requirements for illness or absence. Councillors asked procedural questions about how ballots are requested and verified."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated March 17, 2026 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "Election Procedures Bylaw Amendment - Mail Ballot Voting" be received."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
Gery Lemon
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, Amendment Bylaw No. 1164 be given first, second, and third reading."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
Don Brown
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
July 2, 2024Council
Full RecordingAmendments to Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989 and Sign Bylaw No. 950 (Report Receipt)
"The Director of Corporate Administration presented the proposed amendments, which aimed to eliminate election signs for candidates on public land, replacing them with a few designated 'voting opportunity sign' zones for electoral agencies (Elections BC, etc.)."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated June 24, 2024 from the Director of Corporate Administration/Deputy CAO titled "Amendments to Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989 and Sign Bylaw No. 950" be received."
Moved by: Alison MacKenzie
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
May 3, 2022Council
Full RecordingElection Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Usage
"Council reviewed the nine proposed sign zones. They decided to omit the MTI (ticketing) component for now, preferring education and peer policing as the first methods of enforcement. Councillor Rogers requested an additional zone near Aldersmith to reach residents there; Sarah Jones agreed to review this with engineering. Council affirmed that no town logo should be used on any election advertising (brochures, websites, signs)."
AppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Permitted Election Sign Zones on Public Property - Key MapAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 1 - Island Hwy at Four Mile HeightsAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 2 - Northwest corner of Helmcken Rd and Island HwyAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 3 - Helmcken Rd at Centennial ParkAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 4 - Helmcken Rd at Watkiss WayAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 5 - Watkiss Way at Eagle Creek ParkAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 6 - Burnside Rd W and Watkiss WayAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 7 - Atkins Rd at Six Mile RdAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 8 - Chilco Rd at Six Mile RdAppendSchedule "A" to Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Zone 9 - Island Hwy at Wilfert RdBylawBYLAW NO. 1076 - A BYLAW TO AMEND SIGN BYLAW NO. 950, 2018BylawBYLAW NO. 1099 - A BYLAW TO AMEND MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION BYLAW NO. 643, 2007AppendBYLAW NO. 643, 2007 - SCHEDULE 24 - Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1076, 2022 be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 22, 2022 from the Director of Corporate Administration and Deputy Corporate Officer titled “Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 – Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Usage” be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1075, 2022 be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1099, 2022 be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
April 12, 2022Council
Full RecordingElection Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Use
The Committee received the proposed amendments to the Election Procedures Bylaw concerning election signs and Town logo usage.
"Staff presented a measured approach for election sign regulation, proposing seven designated sign zones (large and small areas), limiting sign size and height, and codifying safety restrictions (e.g., proximity to infrastructure, sight lines). The Committee debated whether the zones covered enough area, but ultimately supported the principle of limiting signs to designated areas for aesthetic and safety reasons. The use of the Town logo was formally restricted to official business only."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 5, 2022 from the Director of Corporate Administration and Deputy Corporate Officer titled "Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Use" be received."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
February 9, 2021Council
Full RecordingElection Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Usage
Council discussed various options for regulating election signage, including banning them entirely on public property, setting sign zones, or capping the maximum number/size, and supported formalizing rules against unauthorized use of the Town's logo in campaign materials.
"The discussion was contentious and disparate. Councillor Mattson supported banning signs on all public property (Option 1) and limiting materials (no plastics). Mayor Screech and Councillor Rogers were hesitant about restrictive policies, noting signs increase voter awareness. Consensus leaned toward a measured approach, possibly combining limited sign zones (Option 3) with an overall size/number cap, while enforcing safety requirements (like visibility at intersections). Staff were directed to investigate logo enforcement standards in other municipalities."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated January 22, 2021 from the Corporate Officer and Deputy Corporate Officer titled "Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 - Proposed Amendments: Election Signs and Logo Use" be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
May 15, 2018Council
Full RecordingElection Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 be adopted."
Moved by: Aaron Weisgerber
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
John Rogers
Aaron Weisgerber