Topics Reviewed

The Task Force considered specific issues related to local government elections under the following topics:

  • Campaign finance, including contribution/spending disclosure and limits, and tax credits
  • Enforcement processes and outcomes
  • Role of the chief electoral officer (B.C.) in local government elections
  • Election cycle (term of office)
  • Corporate vote
  • Other agreed upon matters (e.g. matters raised in UBCM resolutions such as eligibility of local government volunteers to be candidates)

Overview papers and discussion papers about these topics were prepared to assist the Task Force in its review. The overview papers provided important context information about a topic. Discussion papers delved deeper into a topic by setting out some of the questions and considerations raised, including arguments made on the various sides of the issue.

These papers were not definitive studies of each topic, nor were they meant to represent the views of the Task Force, UBCM or the provincial government. The papers were intended to present ideas, stimulate discussion and encourage written feedback.