Election Code Survey Part 3 of 4

April 25 - May 30, 2022

Total Number of Votes	Polling Stations Reporting
194 (18% Showed)	1 of 1

Voting Method	Number of Ballots
In person ballots	0
Mail-in ballots	12
Electronic ballots	182

Candidates

Candidate Fee - we are considering implementing a Candidate fee in our election code. Do you think each nominee should pay a non-refundable Candidates fee to run?

Option	Mail In	Electronic	Total Votes
No	16	70	86
Yes, Dokis election code proposes $100.00	12	103	115
Other amount?	0	9	9
Spoiled	0	0	0

Employment while a Candidate

In your opinion, should a Band Director be able to candidate for Chief or Council while employed as a Band Director?

Option	Mail In	Electronic	Total Votes
Yes	13	59	72
No	10	123	133
Yes	13	59	72
Spoiled	5	0	5

Candidate for only one office

Do you think an individual can run for both Chief and Councilor positions?

Option	Mail In	Electronic	Total Votes
Can run for both positions at the same time	2	26	28
Must choose between Chief or Councilor	25	156	181
Spoiled	1	0	1

Voting Process

Currently, there is no internet voting allowed under the Indian Act or First Nations Elections Act. Should we include internet voting in our custom election code along with in-person and mail in voting?

Option	Mail In	Electronic	Total Votes
Yes	16	162	178
No	10	20	30
Spoiled	2	0	2

Vacancy of office

Currently, a by-election is held in the event that the office of Chief or Councilor becomes vacant. How should vacancies be filled?

Option	Mail In	Electronic	Total Votes
By-election	12	103	115
The candidate with the next higher number of votes in the last election	11	65	76
When should by-elects be mandatory? (i.e no by-election within 3 or 6 months of General Election)	4	14	18
Spoiled	1	0	1