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Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1142, 2024

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Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018Adopted 2018

This 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: July 2, 2024
Last seen: July 16, 2024

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July 16, 2024Council
Full Recording

Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1142, 2024 A Bylaw to Amend the Election Procedures Bylaw in Relation to Signs

Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1142, 2024 be adopted."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers
July 2, 2024Council
Full Recording

Election Procedure Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1142, 2024 (First, Second, and Third Reading)

Council adopted amendments to the Election Procedures Bylaw to prohibit candidates from placing signs on municipal property, while preserving the right to place signs on private property.

"Council debated the fairness of restricting candidate signage, with Councillors Lemon and Rogers arguing it disproportionately hurt candidates without funds for other marketing (websites, newspaper ads) or those unable to campaign physically, while others argued it reduced clutter, promoted environmental responsibility, and fostered equality among candidates. Prior to the main vote, Council amended the motion to remove section 9.1.3, which prohibited election signs on vehicles, due to concerns about enforceability and overreach."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1142, 2024 be given first, second, and third reading as amended by removing section 9.1.3 in its entirety."
Moved by: Alison MacKenzie
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers