Governance and Priorities Committee Decisions in Brief
From the May 16, 2016 Meeting
8.2.1 2016 Local Government Elections – Establishment of Polls and Polling Places
Decision
*A report will go forward to City Council recommending approval of the division of the City into polling areas and approval of the list of polling places.
Background
*The Local Government Election Act, 2015 and The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015 came into effect January 1, 2016. In accordance with the legislation, a number of decisions are required by City Council related to the holding of a municipal election. The report outlines recommended polling areas and places for the 2016 Local Government Election.
8.2.2 2016 Local Government Elections – Remuneration of Election Workers
Decision
*A report will go forward to City council recommending Council receive the information as set out in the report of the City Clerk.
Background
*The report outlines remuneration for election officials for the 2016 Local Government Elections.
*A review of the remuneration of election workers has been undertaken taking into consideration rates for Federal and Provincial Election workers as well as other cities in Saskatchewan. Remuneration is based on a daily rate and calculated hourly, where necessary.
8.2.3 Amendments to Bylaw No. 8491, The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006
Decision
*A report will go forward to City council recommending Council consider the following amendments to The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006:
1. To correct the equation used to calculate maximum allowable campaign expenses to: MCE=$0.75 x (IE ÷ IB) x P
2. To change the reference to June 1st of an election year for calculation of the CPI adjustment to March 1st of an election year.
Background
*The Bylaw was amended on April 25, 2016 by City Council and incorporated numerous changes recommended by The Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission. Upon review, further amendments are required to the Bylaw to properly implement these changes.