Wabauskang First Nation
2020 Election Code Vote
Polling completed October 30, 2020
Total number of voters: 81 (29% showed)
Total number of voters: 81 (29% showed)
| Voting Method | Number of Ballots |
|---|---|
| In person ballots | 0 |
| Electronic ballots | 81 |
Which version of the Election Code should Wabauskang First Nation use for Band Elections?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Election Code | 26 | 26 |
| 2020 Election Code | 55 | 55 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
Should mail-in ballots be available as an option for voting in Band Elections?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 60 | 60 |
| NO | 20 | 20 |
| Spoiled | 1 | 1 |
Should online voting be available as an option for voting in Band Elections?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 64 | 64 |
| NO | 17 | 17 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
How long should the term of office be for Chief and Council?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 33 | 33 |
| 4 years | 48 | 48 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
Should an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense within 5 years of election day be able to run for Chief and Council?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 7 | 7 |
| NO | 74 | 74 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
Should an individual who has declared bankruptcy within 5 years of election day be able to run for Chief and Council?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 17 | 17 |
| NO | 64 | 64 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
How should a tie between two candidates be determined?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1: Electoral Officer Decides | 32 | 32 |
| Option 2: Electors Present at Counting of Vote Stand Behind Their Chosen Candidate | 48 | 48 |
| Spoiled | 1 | 1 |
Which appeal process should be used for Wabauskang Band Elections?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1: 5-Person Appeal Board, made up of 4 Band members and 1 non-member chair | 58 | 58 |
| Option 2: 3-Person Appeal Board, made up of 3 Band members | 22 | 22 |
| Spoiled | 1 | 1 |
What process should be used to amend the Election Code in the future?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1: General Band Meeting with 30 days notice | 24 | 24 |
| Option 2: Community Vote with 60 days notice | 57 | 57 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
Should Chief and Council be able to amend the election date if there is an emergency (e.g. pandemic, natural disaster) or tragic event (e.g. death) impacting the community?
| Option | Electronic | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 61 | 61 |
| NO | 20 | 20 |
| Spoiled | 0 | 0 |
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