LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 1 The Local Government Election Regulations, 2006 Repealed by Chapter L-30.11 Reg 1 (effective January 1, 2016). Formerly Chapter L-30.1 Reg 4 (effective January 1, 2006) as amended by Saskatchewan Regulations 95/2006, 79/2009, 64/2011, 7/2012 and 70/2013. NOTE: This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared are reproduced in this consolidation.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 Table of Contents 3 1 Title 2 Interpretation PART I Title and Interpretation PART II Elections in Cities, Towns, Villages, Resort Villages, Northern Municipalities and School Divisions 3 Interpretation of Part 4 Electors with physical disabilities or limited mobility 5 Appointment of election officials 6 Oath of office election officials 7 Voters list 8 Notice of application for revision of voters list 8.1 Confidentiality provisions in other enactments 9 Notice of call for nominations 10 Nomination paper 11 Receipt of nomination paper 12 Notice of call for further nominations 13 Notice of poll 14 Notice of advance poll 15 Notice of abandonment of poll 16 Transfer certificate 17 Appointment of candidate s agent 18 Oath or declaration candidates and agents 19 Ballot paper 20 Declaration of voter with a disability 21 Declaration of voter s friend 22 Template for blind voters 23 Voter s registration form 24 Voter s registration form and poll book 25 Advance poll list 26 Poll book 27 Declaration of interpreter 28 Directions for voting 29 Declaration of poll 30 Statement of results 31 Declaration of results 32 Ballot for vote on bylaws 33 Ballot for vote on question 34 Statement of results on bylaw or question 35 Notice of results on bylaw or question 36 Designation and declaration of representative 37 Notice of request for recount 38 Certificate re request for recount PART III Elections on Indian Reserves 39 Interpretation of Part 40 Application of Act and regulations 41 Nomination paper 42 First election in Indian Reserve subdivision 43 Poll 44 Deputy returning officer 45 Electors 46 Poll book 47 Entries in poll book 48 Voter s registration form 49 Notice of person elected PART IV Elections in Rural Municipalities 50 Interpretation of Part 50.1 Voters list 50.2 Appointment of election officials 51 Oath election officials 52 Notice of call for nominations 53 Receipt of nomination paper 54 Nomination paper 55 Notice of abandonment of poll 56 Abandonment of poll on death of candidate 57 Notice of vote 57.1 Appointment of candidate s agent 57.2 Declaration candidates or agents 58 Election of reeve 59 Election of councillor 60 Voter s registration form and poll book 61 Directions for voting 62 Voter s registration form 63 Notice of advance voting 63.1 Advance poll list 64 Statement of results 64.1 Notice of election results 65 Notice of vote on bylaw or question 66 Ballot for vote on bylaw 67 Ballot for vote on question PART IV.1 Voter Identification 67.1 Interpretation of Part 67.2 Alternative forms of identification 67.3 Proof of residence 67.4 Use and disclosure of information 67.5 Vouching 67.6 Identification for mail-in ballot systems PART V Repeals 68 R.R.S. c.l 30.1 Reg 3 repealed 69 R.R.S. c.r 26.1 Reg 2 repealed PART VI Coming into Force 70 Coming into force
4 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION APPENDIX A Form LL.1 Notice of Results of Vote on Bylaw or Question Forms for Elections in Cities, Towns, Villages, Resort Villages, Northern Municipalities and School Form LL.2 Notice of Results of Vote on Conflicting Bylaws Divisions and on Indian Reserves Form MM Designation of Representative (Re: Voting Form A Application by Elector to Vote at a Mobile Poll on Bylaw or Question) Form B List of Electors Entitled to Vote Form NN Declaration of Representative Form C Notice for Voting Form OO Notice of Request for Recount Form D Appointment of Election Official Form PP Certificate of Returning Officer Form E Oath of Election Official (Re: Request for Recount) Form F Voters List Form QQ Nomination Paper Form G Notice of Application for Revision of Form RR Poll Book Voters List Form SS Registration Form For Voter Residing Form H Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections) on Indian Reserve APPENDIX B Form I Nomination/Candidate s Acceptance Forms for Elections in Rural Municipalities Form J Nomination/Candidate s Acceptance Form A Voters List Form K Nomination/Candidate s Acceptance Form A.1 Appointment of Election Official Form L Receipt of Nomination and Candidate s Form A.2 Oath of Election Official Acceptance Form B Notice of Call for Nominations Form M Notice of Call For Further Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections) Form C Receipt of Nomination Paper Form N Notice of Poll Form D Nomination Paper Form O Notice of Advance Poll Form E Notice of Abandonment of Poll Form P Notice of Abandonment of Poll Form F Notice of Abandonment of Poll on Death of Candidate Form Q Transfer Certificate Form G Notice of Vote Form R Appointment of Candidate s Agent Form G.1 Appointment of Candidate s Agent Form S Declaration of Candidate or Agent Form G.2 Declaration of Agent Form T Ballot (Front)/Ballot (Back) Form H Ballot Election of Reeve Form U Declaration for Voters Who, for any Physical Reason, are Unable to Vote in the Manner Form I Ballot Election of Councillor Otherwise Prescribed by The Local Form J Poll Book Government Election Act Form K Voter s Registration Form and Poll Book Form V Declaration of Friend Form L Directions for the Guidance of Voters in Voting Form W Template for use of Blind Voters Form M Voter s Registration Form Form X Voter s Registration Form Form N Notice of Advance Voting Form Y Voter s Registration Form and Poll Book Form N.1 Advance Poll List Form Z Advance Poll List Form O Deputy Returning Officer s Statement Form AA Poll Book of Results Form BB Declaration of Interpreter Form O.1 Statement of Results Form CC Directions for Voting Form P Notice of Vote on Bylaw or Question Form DD Sections 3, 4, 7 and 8 of The Controverted Form Q Ballot for Voting on Bylaw Municipal Elections Act Form R Ballot for Voting on Question Form EE Declaration of Poll Form S Notice of Application for Revision Form FF Deputy Returning Officer s Statement of Voters List of Results Form T Notice of Call for Further Nominations Form GG Declaration of Results (Municipal or School Division Elections) Form HH Ballot for Vote on Bylaw APPENDIX C Form II Ballot for Vote on Two or More Bylaws Form A Certification of Identity and Residence Form JJ Ballot for Vote on Question Form B Vouching for Identity Form KK.1 Deputy Returning Officer s Statement of Results of Vote on Bylaw or Question Form C Declaration of Person Requesting Mail-in Ballot Form KK.2 Deputy Returning Officer s Statement APPENDIX D of Results of Vote on Conflicting Bylaws Table 1 Voter Identification Table 2 Vouching
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 5 CHAPTER L-30.1 REG 4 The Local Government Election Act PART I Title and Interpretation Title 1 These regulations may be cited as The Local Government Election Regulations, 2006. Interpretation 2 In these regulations, Act means The Local Government Election Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s2. PART II Elections in Cities, Towns, Villages, Resort Villages, Northern Municipalities and School Divisions Interpretation of Part 3 In this Part, form means a form set out in Appendix A. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s3. Electors with physical disabilities or limited mobility 4(1) Form A is the application form prescribed pursuant to subsection 22.1(4) of the Act for use by or on behalf of: (a) an elector with a physical disability or limited mobility; and (b) if applicable, a resident caregiver of the elector mentioned in clause (a). (2) Form B is the form prescribed for the list of electors pursuant to subsection 22.1(5) of the Act. (3) Form C is the form of notice prescribed pursuant to subsection 22.1(6) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s4. Appointment of election officials 5 Form D is the form prescribed for the appointment of any election official pursuant to subsection 29(2) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s5.
6 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Oath of office election officials 6 Form E is the form prescribed for the oath of office to be taken by an election official pursuant to subsection 69(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s6. Voters list 7(1) Form F is the form prescribed for the voters list pursuant to subsection 37(1) of the Act. (2) The enumerator shall: (a) register the name of every elector under the given name and surname by which the elector is known in the polling area, and include a notation of: (i) P.S., for public school elector; or (ii) S.S., for separate school elector; (b) number the names on the voters list consecutively; and (c) arrange the names on the voters list: (i) in alphabetical order by surname; or (ii) in geographical order by reference to streets and to house or apartment numbers. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s7. Notice of application for revision of voters list 8 For the purposes of section 38 of the Act, the chief enumerator may use Form G as notice to the electors of how to apply for a revision of the voters list. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s8. Notice of call for nominations 9 Form H is the notice form prescribed pursuant to section 45 of the Act calling for nominations for the office of mayor, councillor or board member. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s9. Nomination paper 10(1) Form I is the form prescribed for the nomination paper pursuant to section 46 of the Act, when, pursuant to subsection 46(1.1) of the Act, the nomination paper must be signed by at least five electors. (2) Form J is the form prescribed for the nomination paper pursuant to section 46 of the Act, when, pursuant to subsection 46(1.1) of the Act, the nomination paper must be signed by at least 25 electors. (3) Form K is the form prescribed for the nomination paper pursuant to section 46 of the Act, when, pursuant to subsection 46(1.1) of the Act, the nomination paper must be signed by at least 10 electors. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s10.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 7 Receipt of nomination paper 11 Form L is the form prescribed pursuant to section 51 of the Act as the receipt of nomination paper. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s11. Notice of call for further nominations 12 Form M is the notice form prescribed pursuant to clause 54(1)(b) of the Act calling for further nominations. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s12. Notice of poll 13 Form N is the form prescribed pursuant to section 55 of the Act for the notice of poll. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s13. Notice of advance poll 14 Form O is the form prescribed pursuant to clause 94(b) of the Act for the notice of advance poll. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s14. Notice of abandonment of poll 15 Form P is the form prescribed pursuant to sections 56 and 58 of the Act for the notice of abandonment of poll. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s15. Transfer certificate 16 Form Q is the certificate prescribed pursuant to section 65 or 65.1 of the Act entitling an election official, a candidate s agent or an elector with a disability to vote at a polling place other than at the one where he or she would otherwise be required to vote. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s16. Appointment of candidate s agent 17 Form R is the form prescribed for the appointment of any candidate s agent pursuant to subsection 72(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s17. Oath or declaration candidates and agents 18 Form S is the form prescribed for the oath or declaration to be taken by: (a) candidates pursuant to subsection 69(2) of the Act; and (b) agents pursuant to subsection 69(2) and clause 72(1)(b) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s18.
8 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Ballot paper 19(1) Form T is the ballot form prescribed pursuant to subsection 60(1) of the Act. (2) The top of the ballot for the office of a member of council must contain a rectangle in which is printed in black ink: FOR THE OFFICE OF Place X in circle to right of name YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS OFFICE. (3) The top of the ballot for a member of a board of education must contain a rectangle in which is printed in black ink: FOR MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION Place X in circle to right of name YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR CANDIDATE(S). (4) The top of the first circle must be at least one millimetre below the lower border of the rectangles mentioned in subsections (2) and (3). (5) Each circle must be at least one centimetre in diameter. (6) Each circle must be at least one millimetre from every other circle. (7) The rectangles mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) and the circles mentioned in subsection (5) must be in the natural colour of the paper. (8) The names of duly nominated candidates shall be arranged in one or more columns. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s19. Declaration of voter with a disability 20 Form U is the voter declaration form prescribed pursuant to clauses 89(1)(a) and (b) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s20. Declaration of voter s friend 21 Form V is the declaration form prescribed pursuant to subsection 89(3) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s21. Template for blind voters 22(1) Form W is the template prescribed for blind voters pursuant to clause 89(1) (c) of the Act. (2) The template is to be printed on insert buff tag manila 300M. (3) There are to be at least as many holes in the template as names on the ballot.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 9 (4) The holes are to be 12 millimetres in diameter and located two millimetres from the right side of the template. (5) The centre of the first hole is to be situated four centimetres from the top. (6) The centres of the holes are to be two centimetres apart. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s22. Voter s registration form 23 Form X is the voter s registration form prescribed for the purposes of clause 74(a) and subsection 95(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s23. Voter s registration form and poll book 24 Form Y is the form prescribed for the voter s registration form and poll book pursuant to subsection 64(2) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s24. Advance poll list 25 Form Z is the form prescribed for the advance poll list pursuant to clause 97(1) (b) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s25. Poll book 26 Form AA is the form prescribed for the poll book pursuant to subsection 64(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s26. Declaration of interpreter 27 Form BB is the declaration form prescribed for an interpreter pursuant to subsection 90(2) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s27. Directions for voting 28 For the purposes of subsection 61(2) and clause 68(2)(b) of the Act: (a) Form CC is the form prescribed for the directions for voters; and (b) Form DD is the form prescribed for the posting of sections 3, 4, 7 and 8 of The Controverted Municipal Elections Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s28. Declaration of poll 29 Form EE is the form prescribed for the declaration of poll pursuant to section 105 of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s29.
10 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Statement of results 30 Form FF is the form prescribed for the statement of results pursuant to subsection 103(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s30. Declaration of results 31 Form GG is the form prescribed for the declaration of results pursuant to clause 109(1)(b) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s31. Ballot for vote on bylaws 32(1) Subject to subsection (2), Form HH is the ballot form prescribed for the taking of a vote on a bylaw pursuant to subsection 117(1) of the Act, and the back of the ballot is to be in the form prescribed for the back of the ballot in Form T. (2) Form II is the ballot form prescribed for the taking of a vote on two or more bylaws pursuant to clause 117(1)(c) of the Act, and the back of the ballot is to be in the form prescribed for the back of the ballot in Form T. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s32. Ballot for vote on question 33 Form JJ is the ballot form prescribed for the taking of a vote on a question pursuant to subsection 117(1) of the Act, and the back of the ballot is to be in the form prescribed for the back of the ballot in Form T. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s33. Statement of results on bylaw or question 34(1) Form KK.1 is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 120(1) of the Act for the statement of results of a vote on a bylaw or question. (2) Form KK.2 is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 120(1) of the Act for the statement of results of a vote on conflicting bylaws. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s34. Notice of results on bylaw or question 35(1) Form LL.1 is the form prescribed pursuant to section 125 of the Act for the notice of results of a vote on a bylaw or question. (2) Form LL.2 is the form prescribed pursuant to section 125 of the Act for the notice of results of a vote on conflicting bylaws. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s35. Designation and declaration of representative 36(1) Form MM is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 118(1) of the Act for the designation of a representative. (2) Form NN is the form prescribed for the declaration made by a representative at the taking of a vote on any bylaw or question pursuant to clause 118(3)(a) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s36.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 11 Notice of request for recount 37 Form OO is the form prescribed pursuant to section 126 as the notice for requesting a recount. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s37. Certificate re request for recount 38 Form PP is the form prescribed pursuant to clause 127(1)(a) for the certificate of the returning officer. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s38. Interpretation of Part 39 In this Part: PART III Elections on Indian Reserves (a) band means a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada), and includes the council of a band; (b) band member means a member of a band; (c) chief means the chief of a band who is elected in accordance with section 73 of the Indian Act (Canada); (d) education committee means a group of three or more members of a band who are appointed by the chief or elected by the band to deal with matters on the reserve that pertain to education; (e) form means a form set out in Appendix A; (f) Indian Reserve subdivision means a subdivision consisting of one or more reserves; (g) reserve means a reserve as defined in the Indian Act (Canada). 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s39. Application of Act and regulations 40 Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, the Act and these regulations apply, with any necessary modification, to elections in Indian Reserve subdivisions. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s40. Nomination paper 41(1) Form QQ is the form prescribed for the nomination paper for an election in an Indian Reserve subdivision and is to be signed by at least five persons, of the age of 18 years or more, who are band members residing in the subdivision. (2) The nomination paper must contain a part entitled Candidate s Acceptance that is signed by the candidate being nominated. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s41.
12 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION First election in Indian Reserve subdivision 42 For the first election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, the secretary of the division shall cause to be delivered to the chief of each band council in the subdivision, on or before a date to be determined by the minister, at least two copies of the nomination paper and candidate s acceptance in Form QQ. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s42. Poll 43(1) For the first election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, if more than one person is nominated, a poll is to be taken in each reserve within or partly within the subdivision: (a) on a date to be fixed by the minister; and (b) at a place designated by the chief of the affected reserve. (2) In general elections subsequent to an election described in subsection (1), if a poll is required, it is to be taken: (a) on the date specified in an order made pursuant to section 42 of The Education Act, 1995; and (b) at a place designated by the chief. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s43. Deputy returning officer 44 In an election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, the chief or the chief s nominee is the deputy returning officer. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s44. Electors 45 Persons entitled to vote in any election in an Indian Reserve subdivision must: (a) be at least 18 years of age; and (b) have resided: (i) for at least three months in the school division or on land now in the school division in which the poll is taken; and (ii) for at least six months in Saskatchewan. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s45. Poll book 46(1) In an election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, the returning officer shall cause to be printed, or otherwise prepared, a supply of: (a) poll books in Form RR; (b) registration forms for voters residing on reserves in Form SS; and (c) the statement of results in Form FF. (2) The returning officer shall, not later than the day before the day of the poll, deliver to each deputy returning officer a sufficient number of each of the forms mentioned in subsection (1). 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s46.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 13 Entries in poll book 47 In an election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, the deputy returning officer shall cause a poll book to be kept in Form RR in which the poll clerk shall: (a) enter the name and place of residence of each voter; and (b) number the entries made pursuant to clause (a) in consecutive order. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s47. Voter s registration form 48 In an election in an Indian Reserve subdivision, a person who wishes to vote shall be permitted to do so on establishing his or her eligibility to vote by completing a registration form in Form SS. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s48. Notice of person elected 49 The returning officer shall promptly give written notice of the name and address of any person elected as a board member in an Indian Reserve subdivision to: (a) the minister; (b) the secretary of each education committee; (c) the chiefs of the reserves in the Indian Reserve subdivision; and (d) the board of education. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s49. PART IV Elections in Rural Municipalities Interpretation of Part 50 In this Part, form means a form set out in Appendix B. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s50. Voters list 50.1 Form A is the form prescribed pursuant to section 160.081 of the Act for the voters list. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s3. Appointment of election officials 50.2 Form A.1 is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.131(2) of the Act for the appointment of any election official. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s3. Oath - election officials 51 Form A.2 is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.14(1) or (2) of the Act for the oath of office to be taken by an election official. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s4. Notice of call for nominations 52 Form B is the notice form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.15(1) calling for nominations for the office of reeve or councillor. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s52.
14 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Receipt of nomination paper 53 Form C is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.15(2) of the Act as the receipt of nomination paper. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s53. Nomination paper 54 Form D is the form prescribed pursuant to section 160.18 of the Act for the nomination paper for reeve or councillor. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s54. Notice of abandonment of poll 55 Form E is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.23(2) of the Act for the notice of abandonment of poll. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s55. Abandonment of poll on death of candidate 56 Form F is the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.24(1) of the Act for the notice of abandonment of poll due to the death of a person nominated. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s56. Notice of vote 57 Form G is the form prescribed pursuant to section 160.27 of the Act for notice of a vote. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s57. Appointment of candidate s agent 57.1 Form G.1 is the form prescribed for the appointment of any candidate s agent pursuant to subsection 160.35(2) of the Act. 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s3. Declaration - candidates or agents 57.2 Form G.2 is the form prescribed for the declaration to be taken by agents pursuant to clause 160.35(2)(b) of the Act. 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s3. Election of reeve 58(1) Form H is the ballot form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.29(3) of the Act for the election of reeve. (2) The ballot must not be more than 16 centimetres in width. (3) The top of the ballot must contain a rectangle three centimetres in perpendicular width throughout in which is printed in black ink: FOR THE OFFICE OF REEVE Place X in circle to right of name YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE FOR THIS OFFICE.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 15 (4) The centre of the first circle must be one centimetre below the border of the rectangle mentioned in subsection (3). (5) The circle must be 12 millimetres in diameter and two millimetres from the right side of the ballot paper. (6) The centres of the circles must be two centimetres apart. (7) The rectangle mentioned in subsection (3) and the circles mentioned in subsection (6) must be in the natural colour of the paper. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s58. Election of councillor 59(1) Form I is the ballot form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.29(4) of the Act for the election of councillor. (2) The ballot must not be more than 16 centimetres in width. (3) The top of the ballot must contain a rectangle three centimetres in perpendicular width throughout in which is printed in black ink: FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. Place X in circle to right of name YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE FOR THIS OFFICE. (4) The centre of the first circle must be one centimetre below the border of the rectangle mentioned in subsection (3). (5) The circle must be 12 millimetres in diameter and two millimetres from the right side of the ballot paper. (6) The centres of the circles must be two centimetres apart. (7) The rectangle mentioned in subsection (3) and the circles mentioned in subsection (6) must be in the natural colour of the paper. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s59. Voter s registration form and poll book 60(1) Form J is the form prescribed for the poll book pursuant to subsection 160.3(1) of the Act. (2) Form K is the form prescribed for the voter s registration form and poll book pursuant to subsection 160.3(2) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s60.
16 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Directions for voting 61 Form L is the form prescribed pursuant to clause 160.32(b) of the Act for the directions for voters. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s61. Voter s registration form 62 Form M is the voter s registration form prescribed pursuant to subsection 160.37(1) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s62. Notice of advance voting 63 Form N is the form prescribed pursuant to section 160.53 of the Act for the notice of advance voting. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s63. Advance poll list 63.1 Form N.1 is the form prescribed pursuant to clause 160.551(1)(b) of the Act for the advance poll list. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s5. Statement of results 64 Form O is the form prescribed for the statement of results pursuant to clause 160.64(1)(b) of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s64. Notice of election results 64.1 Form O.1 is the form prescribed pursuant to clause 160.68(2)(b) of the Act for the statement of results to be posted in the municipal office. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s6. Notice of vote on bylaw or question 65 Form P is the form prescribed pursuant to section 160.91 of the Act for the notice of a vote on a bylaw or question. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s65. Ballot for vote on bylaw 66 Form Q is the ballot form prescribed for the taking of a vote on a bylaw pursuant to section 160.92 of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s66. Ballot for vote on question 67 Form R is the ballot form prescribed for the taking of a vote on a question pursuant to section 160.92 of the Act. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s67.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 17 PART IV.1 Voter Identification Interpretation of Part 67.1 In this Part: (a) person means a person seeking to vote in an election as an elector or voter; (b) valid means: (i) in the case of documents with an expiry date, not yet expired; (ii) in the case of documents issued annually, dated within the year in which the election is being held; and (iii) in the case of documents issued monthly and all other correspondence and documents not mentioned in subclause (i) or (ii), dated within the six months preceding the date of the election. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3. Alternative forms of identification 67.2 The prescribed pieces of information for the purposes of subclauses 76.2(a)(ii) and 160.391(a)(ii) of the Act are those set out in Table 1 of Appendix D. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3. Proof of residence 67.3 If the address contained in the piece of identification or pieces of information provided pursuant to clauses 76.2 (a) and 160.391(a) of the Act does not prove a person s residence but is, in the opinion of the Deputy Returning Officer, consistent with information related to the person that appears on the voters list or voter s registration form, the person s residence is established for the purposes of clause 77(b) or clause 160.4(c) of the Act. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3. Use and disclosure of information 67.4(1) Every election official, candidate, or candidate s agent who, in the course of his or her duties, acquires or accesses any information or document presented by a person as evidence of identity or residence shall: (a) keep the information or document confidential; and (b) not disclose or make use of the information or document other than for the purpose of providing a ballot to the person to whom the information or document relates. (2) No election official, candidate or candidate s agent shall copy or record any information or document presented by a person as evidence of identity or residence. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3.
18 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Vouching 67.5(1) Subject to subsections (2) to (5), a person seeking to vote may prove his or her identity and residence if he or she is accompanied by an elector or voter who is entitled to vote at the same polling place, and who: (a) for the purpose of establishing his or her own identity and residence, provides to the Deputy Returning Officer and the poll clerk the piece of identification or pieces of identification mentioned in clauses 76.2(a) and 160.391(a) of the Act; and (b) vouches for the person seeking to vote on oath or affirmation in the prescribed form in the presence of the Deputy Returning Officer using Form B of Appendix C. (2) No elector or voter shall vouch for more than one person in an election unless the persons to be vouched for are living at the same address as the voucher and are related to the voucher in one of the ways set out in Table 2 of Appendix D. (3) A person who has been vouched for at an election shall not vouch for another person at that election. (4) No election official shall vouch for the identity of any person. (5) No candidate or candidate s agent shall vouch for the identity of any person. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3. Identification for mail-in ballot systems 67.6(1) The bylaw establishing a mail-in ballot voting system pursuant to subsections 60(7) and 160.132(1) of the Act must provide that, before being issued a mail-in ballot, a person shall: (a) complete a voter s registration form and a declaration of person requesting mail-in ballot in Form C of Appendix C; and (b) establish his or her identity and residence to the satisfaction of the returning officer or other person authorized in the bylaw. (2) The bylaw mentioned in subsection (1) must also provide for: (a) maintenance of the secrecy of mail-in ballots; (b) inspection of the voter s registration forms and the declarations of person requesting mail-in ballot by candidates or candidates agents on election day and at any other time provided for in the bylaw until the close of polls on election day; (c) the right of candidates or their agents to object to a person s entitlement to vote pursuant to section 76 and subsection 160.381(1) of the Act; (d) the counting of the mail-in ballots after the close of polls on election day; and (e) the retention and destruction of the mail-in ballots and forms with other election materials pursuant to sections 112 and 160.71 of the Act. 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s3.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 19 PART V Repeals R.R.S. c.l 30.1 Reg 3 repealed 68 The Local Government Election Regulations, 1985 are repealed. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s68. R.R.S. c.r 26.1 Reg 2 repealed 69 The Rural Municipality Election and Voting Regulations, 1990 are repealed. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s69. PART VI Coming into Force Coming into force 70 These regulations come into force on January 1, 2006. 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s70.
20 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Appendix A Forms for Elections in Cities, Towns, Villages, Resort Villages, Northern Municipalities and School Divisions and on Indian Reserves [Section 3 and Clause 39(e) of the Regulations] To the Returning Officer for the: (complete as applicable) FORM A [Subsection 22.1(4) of the Act] Application by Elector to Vote at a Mobile Poll Part I (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of School Division No. Separate School Division No. I,, being an elector pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, apply pursuant to section 22.1 of that Act to vote at the municipal or school election now pending. I am entitled to vote pursuant to section 22.1 of the Act because: (check one) G G I am unable to attend at an established polling place to vote by reason of physical disability or limited mobility; or I am a resident caregiver of an elector who is unable to attend at an established polling place to vote by reason of physical disability or limited mobility and, because of the care required by that elector, I am unable to attend at an established polling place to vote during the time when polls are open for voting. Dated this day of, 20. (Address of Applicant) (Signature of Applicant) (If Applicant is resident caregiver, include address of elector with physical disability or limited mobility)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 21 Part II I,, the undersigned, (Name of Witness) certify that the applicant named in Part I: (a) is personally known to me; (b) resides in the polling area; and (c) is (check one): G G unable to attend at an established polling place to vote by reason of physical disability or limited mobility; or a resident caregiver of an elector who is unable to attend at an established polling place to vote by reason of physical disability or limited mobility. Dated this day of, 20. (Address of Witness) (Signature of Witness) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form A.
22 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM B [Subsection 22.1(5) of the Act] List of Electors Entitled to Vote pursuant to section 22.1 of The Local Government Election Act (Complete as applicable): (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of School Division No. Separate School Division No. Each elector listed below is entitled to vote pursuant to section 22.1 of The Local Government Election Act for the municipal or school election to be held on, 20 because that elector: (a) (b) is unable to attend at an established polling place to vote by reason of physical disability or limited mobility; or is a resident caregiver of an elector mentioned in clause (a) and, because of his or her duties as a resident caregiver, is unable to attend at an established polling place to vote during the time when polls are open for voting. No. Name Address Public School Elector Separate School Elector Dated this day of, 20. (Returning Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form B.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 23 FORM C [Subsection 22.1(6) of the Act] Notice for Voting TO: (Applicant s Name) of. (Applicant s Address) 1 Your name has been included in the list of electors entitled to vote pursuant to section 22.1 of The Local Government Election Act for the municipal or school election to be held on, 20. 2 Election officials will attend at (address) at approximately,, the day of, 20, (time) (day of week) (date) (month) to enable you to vote. Dated this day of, 20. (Returning Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form C.
24 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM D [Subsection 29(2) of the Act] Appointment of Election Official In my capacity as returning officer for the: (complete as applicable) (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of School Division No. Separate School Division No. I appoint (check the appropriate office(s)) (name) to be: G (a) election clerk; G (b) enumerator for Polling Area No. ; G (c) deputy returning officer for Polling Area No., the polling place for which shall be ; G (d) deputy returning officer for Polling Area No., the polling place for which shall be and who is also designated as the deputy returning officer referred to in sections 30 and 107 of The Local Government Election Act; G (e) deputy returning officer referred to in clause 29(2)(c) of The Local Government Election Act, the polling place for which shall be ; G (f) deputy returning officer referred to in clause 29(2)(c.1) of The Local Government Election Act; G (g) poll clerk for Polling Area No., the polling place for which shall be ; G (h) nomination officer; G (i) other ; for the election to be held on, 20. Dated this day of, 20. (Returning Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form D.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 25 FORM E [Subsection 69(1) of the Act] Oath of Election Official I,, an election official at the (name) election to be held for the: (complete as applicable) (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of School Division No. Separate School Division No. on the day of, 20, swear (or affirm) that: 1 I will not attempt unlawfully to ascertain the candidate or candidates for whom any person has voted or the manner of a person s vote on a bylaw or question, and I will not in any way aid in the unlawful discovery of the same; 2 I will strictly observe secrecy with respect to any and all knowledge that may come into my possession regarding the evidence provided by a person to prove his or her identity and residence pursuant to section 76.2 of the Act; 3. I will strictly observe secrecy with respect to any and all knowledge that may come into my possession regarding the candidate or candidates for whom any person has voted or the manner in which a voter has marked his or her ballot on a bylaw or question; and 4 I will faithfully and impartially, to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of, and I have not received and will not receive any payment or reward or promise thereof for the exercise of any partiality or corrupt practice. Sworn (or affirmed) before me at, Saskatchewan, this day of, 20. (Election official) (Returning Officer, Deputy Returning Officer, Poll Clerk or other person authorized by law to administer an oath.) 17 Feb 2012 SR 7/2012 s4.
26 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM F [Subsection 37(1) of the Act] Voters List (Complete as applicable) Poll No. (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of School Division No. Separate School Division No. For the election held on, 20 No. Name Address Public School Elector Separate School Elector Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form F.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 27 FORM G [Section 38 of the Act] Notice of Application for Revision of Voters List The Local Government Election Act, in sections 39 and 40, states: 39(1) Any elector may apply to the revising officer at least 15 business days prior to the day on which a general election is held to have the name of any person struck off the voters list on the ground that the person is not qualified as an elector. (2) Every application pursuant to subsection (1) shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds on which the applicant alleges the person is not eligible to be an elector. (3) An application pursuant to subsection (1) may be made by a person on his own behalf. 40 A person: (a) who is qualified as an elector, but whose name does not appear on the voters list; (b) whose name is listed in error on a voters list; (c) whose designation as an elector of a public school division or separate school division is incorrect; or (d) whose name is listed on a voters list in the incorrect polling area; may apply, at least 15 business days prior to the day of which a general election is held, to the revising officer to correct the error or omission in the voters list by filing with the revising officer a voters registration form in the prescribed form setting out the information necessary to correct the error or omission. Persons wishing to apply for revisions to a voters list may do so at (address or place) between the hours of and on the of, 20. (date) (month) Dated this day of, 20. (Returning Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 s70, 16 Sep 2011 SR 64/2011 s3. 16 Sep 2011 SR 64/2011 s3.
28 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM H [Section 45 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: (complete as applicable) Mayor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Councillor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Ward No. (if applicable) -or- Number to be Elected Board Member: School Division No. Subdivision No. (if applicable) -or- Number to be Elected Board Member: Separate School Division No. Subdivision No. (if applicable) -or- Number to be Elected will be received by the undersigned on the day of, 20, from to at, and (place) (if applicable) during regular business hours on (month and day) to, 20, at. (month and day) (place) Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): Dated this day of, 20. (Returning Officer or Nomination Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form H.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 29 We the undersigned, being electors of the: FORM I (FRONT) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(1) of the Regulations] Nomination of (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) Ward No. (if applicable) nominate, (name) of (street/road address or legal description of land), to be a candidate at the election to be held on the day of, 20 for the office of: (complete one) Mayor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Councillor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Ward No. (if applicable) Signature (at least five signatures required) Name (printed) Street/Road Address or Legal Description of Land
30 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM I (BACK) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(1) of the Regulations] Candidate s Acceptance I,, a(n), (name as it will appear on the ballot) (occupation) a candidate nominated for the office of: (complete as applicable) Mayor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Councillor: of (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) Ward No. (if applicable) declare that: 1 I am the full age of 18 years or will be on election day; 2 I am a Canadian citizen and I have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted; 3 I am not disqualified by The Local Government Election Act or any other Act from holding the office for which I am a candidate; 4 If elected, I will accept the office for which I am nominated; Candidates for municipal office - excluding resort villages 5 I have resided for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted in the (City, Town, Village or Northern Municipality) of ; Candidates for municipal office - resort village only (indicate one of the following) 6 I: (a) have resided for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted in the resort village or on land now situated in the resort village; (b) have been the owner for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted of assessable land situated in the resort village or of land now situated in the resort village; (c) have been the lessee for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted of assessable land situated in the resort village or of land now situated in the resort village; (d) am the spouse of a person mentioned in clause (a), (b) or (c). Dated at, this day of, 20. (Signature of Candidate) (Witness) (Witness) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form I; 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s4; 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s7. 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s7.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 31 We the undersigned, being electors of the: FORM J (FRONT) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(2) of the Regulations] Nomination City of Ward No. (if applicable) nominate, (name) of (street/road address or legal description of land), to be a candidate at the election to be held on the day of, 20 for the office of: (complete one) Mayor: City of Councillor: City of Ward No. (if applicable) Signature (at least 25 signatures required) Name (printed) Street/Road Address or Legal Description of Land
32 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM J (BACK) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(2) of the Regulations] Candidate s Acceptance I,, (name as it will appear on the ballot) a(n) (occupation) a candidate nominated for the office of: (complete as applicable) Mayor: City of Councillor: City of Ward No. (if applicable) declare that: 1 I am the full age of 18 years or will be on the election day; 2 I am a Canadian citizen and I have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted; 3 I am not disqualified by The Local Government Election Act or any other Act from holding the office for which I am a candidate; 4 If elected, I will accept the office for which I was nominated; and 5 I have resided for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted in the City of. Dated at, this day of, 20. (Signature of Candidate) (Witness) (Witness) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form J; 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s4; 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s7.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 33 We the undersigned, being electors of the: (complete one) FORM K (FRONT) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(3) of the Regulations] Nomination Subdivision No. (if applicable) School Division No. Subdivision No. Separate School Division No. (if applicable) nominate, (name) of (street/road address or legal description of land), to be a candidate at the election to be held on the day of, 20, for the office of: (complete one) Board Member: Subdivision No. (if applicable) School Division No. Board Member: Subdivision No. (if applicable) Separate School Division No. Signature (at least 10 signatures required) Name (printed) Street/Road Address or Legal Description of Land Note - In the case of a school division election in which subdivisions are used, an eligible nominator must reside in the subdivision in which the candidate is seeking nomination. - In the case of a separate school division election, an eligible nominator must be an elector of the separate school division in accordance with subsection 23(2) of The Local Government Election Act.
34 L-30.1 REG 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM K (BACK) [Section 46 of the Act] [Subsection 10(3) of the Regulations] Candidate s Acceptance I,, a(n), (name as it will appear on the ballot) (occupation) a candidate nominated for the office of: (complete as applicable) Board Member: Subdivision No. (if applicable) School Division No. Board Member: Subdivision No. (if applicable) Separate School Division No. declare that: 1 I am the full age of 18 years or will be on election day; 2 I am a Canadian citizen and I have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nominate paper is submitted; 3 I am not disqualified by The Local Government Election Act, the Education Act, 1995 or any other Act from holding the office for which I am a candidate; 4 If elected, I will accept the office for which I was nominated; and 5 I have resided for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which this nomination paper is submitted in or on the land now in the: (a) School Division No. ; OR (b) Separate School Division No., and I am of the religious faith of the minority that established the separate school division. Dated at, this day of, 20. (Signature of Candidate) (Witness) (Witness) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form K; 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s4; 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s7; 16 Sept 2011 SR 64/2011 s3. 13 Oct 2006 SR 95/2006 s4; 11 Sep 2009 SR 79/2009 s7; 16 Sep 2011 SR 64/2011 s3.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION L-30.1 REG 4 35 FORM L [Section 51 of the Act] Receipt of Nomination and Candidate s Acceptance I acknowledge that I have received a completed nomination paper and candidate s acceptance form from (name) of (street/road address or legal description of land), a candidate for the office of: (complete as applicable) Mayor: (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) of Councillor: Ward No. (City, Town, Village, Resort Village, Northern Municipality) (if applicable) of Board Member: School Division No. Subdivision No. (if applicable) Board Member: Separate School Division No. Subdivision No. (if applicable) Dated at, this day of, 20. (Returning Officer or Nomination Officer) Historical Note: 16 Dec 2005 cl-30.1 Reg 4 Form L.