November 21, 2024 •
Election Law Proposals Submitted to Quebec’s Legislature
On November 21, Quebec’s Chief Electoral Officer Jean-François Blanchet submitted to the province’s National Assembly a report of recommendations containing 30 proposals for improvements to the Election Act. The stated goal of the report, entitled “For a New Vision of […]
On November 21, Quebec’s Chief Electoral Officer Jean-François Blanchet submitted to the province’s National Assembly a report of recommendations containing 30 proposals for improvements to the Election Act.
The stated goal of the report, entitled “For a New Vision of the Election Law,” is to strengthen the province’s election law’s fundamental principles: transparency, fairness, and integrity.
Notably, the report recommends fixed by-elections dates.
Among the other recommendations of Elections Quebec are requiring political parties to account for their pre-election expenses, extending this reporting requirement to any organization or person not acting on behalf of a candidate or a party, and banning government advertising and announcements as an election is approached.
The report contends the current guidelines limiting government communications in the run-up to an election need clarification to ensure more fairness between political parties from one election to the next.
Additionally, the report proposes requiring digital platforms to keep a register of the paid election and political ads they broadcast, similar to requirements in effect during federal elections.
On June 28, the Annapolis City Council voted unanimously to adopt campaign finance reforms. Ordinance 15-21 requires any person making independent expenditures of $5,000 or more to register with the Board of Supervisors of Elections. Once registered, such persons are […]
On June 28, the Annapolis City Council voted unanimously to adopt campaign finance reforms.
Ordinance 15-21 requires any person making independent expenditures of $5,000 or more to register with the Board of Supervisors of Elections.
Once registered, such persons are required to file reports upon making independent expenditures of $10,000 or more.
Further, the reports must identify the person making the expenditure and any donors who have contributed $6,000 or more. Ordinance 15-21 is effective immediately.
July 23, 2019 •
Annapolis Mayor Introduces Procurement Legislation
Mayor Gavin Buckley introduced a bill at a recent city council meeting outlining how the city should purchase items and services. A draft of the legislation proposes a procurement process that would create an efficient, cost-effective, and equitable system of […]
Mayor Gavin Buckley introduced a bill at a recent city council meeting outlining how the city should purchase items and services.
A draft of the legislation proposes a procurement process that would create an efficient, cost-effective, and equitable system of public purchasing by the city.
Annapolis currently does not have a set system for procurement.
If passed, the bill would be added to the city code to create a more standardized procurement system.
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