Wabauskang First Nation

2020 Election Code Vote

Polling completed October 30, 2020
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

For more information or assistance in regards to this voting event please contact an Electoral Officer:

Ryan Haines (Ratification Officer)

Email: ryan@obaushkongaki.com