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The Municipal Government Act requires all Councils in Nova Scotia to conduct a Municipal Governance & Electoral Boundary Review every eight years. This process, including the final decision on any recommendations that result from the Review, is directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Any changes that result from the Review will not come into effect until the 2024 Municipal Election.

Representation is essential to how municipal government functions, with councillors elected from polling districts to serve the interests of those specific areas as well as the Municipality as a whole. In a way, the Review provides a local democracy “health check” of Council’s governance structure, the number and boundaries of polling districts, and the number of councillors representing those polling districts. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure the voting power of electors is effective, fair, and representative.

Municipal staff are conducting the Review and will prepare a study that considers relevant data, Council’s recommendations, and feedback from residents during a community consultation process. After the study is completed, the Municipality must submit an application to the NSUARB by December 31, 2022 with a recommendation and rationale for confirming or changing the number of councillors and the boundaries of polling districts. The NSUARB will then hold a public hearing to allow members of the public to comment before making a decision on the application.

If you’re interested, you can subscribe for updates on this project as they are posted here.

The Municipal Government Act requires all Councils in Nova Scotia to conduct a Municipal Governance & Electoral Boundary Review every eight years. This process, including the final decision on any recommendations that result from the Review, is directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Any changes that result from the Review will not come into effect until the 2024 Municipal Election.

Representation is essential to how municipal government functions, with councillors elected from polling districts to serve the interests of those specific areas as well as the Municipality as a whole. In a way, the Review provides a local democracy “health check” of Council’s governance structure, the number and boundaries of polling districts, and the number of councillors representing those polling districts. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure the voting power of electors is effective, fair, and representative.

Municipal staff are conducting the Review and will prepare a study that considers relevant data, Council’s recommendations, and feedback from residents during a community consultation process. After the study is completed, the Municipality must submit an application to the NSUARB by December 31, 2022 with a recommendation and rationale for confirming or changing the number of councillors and the boundaries of polling districts. The NSUARB will then hold a public hearing to allow members of the public to comment before making a decision on the application.

If you’re interested, you can subscribe for updates on this project as they are posted here.

Consultation has concluded

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