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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, June 6, 2011.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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1.

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2011 General Local and School Election

(File Ref. No. 12-8125-60-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No.3218577)

See Page GP-9 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

Designated Speaker:  Jeff Day

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That David Weber be appointed as Chief Election Officer, and that Gail Johnson be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer, for the 2011 General Local and School Election.

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2.

2011 Civic Election Update and Bylaw Amendment

(File Ref. No. 12-8160-20-8778/Vol 01) (REDMS No.3212349, 3228541, 2450679, 3225069)

See Page GP-11 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8778, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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3.

Determining Election Results Where a Tie Vote Exists After a Judicial Recount

(File Ref. No. 12-8125-60-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No.3214869, 3218594)

See Page GP-29 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8770, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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4.

The Oath of Office – Response to Council Referral

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8779/Vol 01) (REDMS No.3225409, 3225402)

See Page GP-35 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “The Oath of Office – Response to Council Referral,” dated May 30, 2011 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be received for information.

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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5.

City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8776) (REDMS No. 3228251)

See Page GP-41 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

Designated Speaker:  Ivy Wong

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776 be introduced and given first, second and third readings and that staff provide public notice in accordance with Sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter.

ADJOURNMENT