The province is looking at changes to the Municipal Elections Act and is inviting the public to share their ideas.
The legislation is under review, and government is looking at “practical ways” to make municipal elections clearer, modern and more accessible.
The department is meeting with certain interest groups as part of the review but is also inviting the general public to get involved.
Residents, municipalities, previous candidates and community partners are encouraged to provide their feedback on a variety of topics related to the current legislation through engageNL.
Topics include:
- Accessibility
- Voting methods
- Communication and public awareness
- Voter eligibility and identification
- Election date
- Polling stations and election procedures
- Candidate eligibility and participation
- Recounts and post-election procedures
- Modernization of legislative language
