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2017 Non-Election Assent Vote

Thank you for voting in the Events Centre Referendum (2017 Assent Voting).

2017 Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results

2017 Non-Election Assent Vote Preliminary Results Chart-Full

2017 Non-Election Assent Vote Preliminary Results Table-Full

Background

"Assent voting" includes voting on a bylaw or other matter for which assent of the electors is required or for which the local government is authorized to obtain the assent of the electors.  It is often conducted in conjunction with general local elections, but may take place at other times as well. 

The Legislation

To ensure fairness, openness, and accessibility, local elections and assent voting are conducted in accordance with very strict rules. The rules and procedures are set out in Part 4 of the Local Government Act and in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Actand associated regulations. Other legislation: Community Charter.

Last updated: August 9, 2017

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