The Electoral Commission has shared an important statement clarifying the Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law.
Below is a statement from Council regarding the Electoral Commission’s clarification:
“The Electoral Commission has provided important guidance on how to interpret the Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law. They have clarified that a member driven resolution that is brought to an Annual General Meeting for its second approval is deemed defeated when quorum is not met at the AGM (see the second paragraph of the attached letter). This will impact the 2024 resolutions scheduled to come to the Annual General Meeting this week-end and we recognize that some people may be disappointed as a result. We want to assure you that Council is committed to working with the Electoral Commission to improve the processes around People’s Assemblies so that Squamish People feel heard and acknowledged. As a new Council we are committed to ensuring that every voice is heard and we ask for your patience to give us time to make improvements for the betterment of the Nation.”
Click here to read the full statement from the Electoral Commission