Transcript ELECTIONS 2002 CANDIDATE FORUM

ELECTION CANDIDATES
INFORMATION WORKSHOP
CITY OF PITT MEADOWS &
SCHOOL DISTRICT 42
PRESENTED BY:
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Jake Rudolph, Chief Administrative Officer
Wayne Jefferson, School District 42 Secretary/Treasurer
Laurie Darcus, Director of Corporate Services
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WELCOME
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MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
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COUNCIL PROCEDURES
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ROLES/COMMITMENTS
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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUSINESS PLANNING
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MAJOR ISSUES
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
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ELECTION PROCESS
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QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
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ORGANIZATION
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
6 COUNCILLORS (at large)
Mayor & Council
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Chief Administrative Officer
Jake Rudolph
Operations &
Development Services
Kim Grout , Director and Deputy CAO
-Engineering
-Planning
-Building Inspection
-Bylaw Enforcement
Fire & Rescue
Services
Finance &
Facilities
Don Jolley, Director
-Prevention
-Inspection
-Suppression
-Training
-Emergency Mgmt.
Dean Rear, Director
-Accounting
-Taxation
-Payroll
-Facilities Mgmt
Corporate
Services
Laurie Darcus, Director
-Municipal Clerk
-Records Mgmt.
-FOIPOP
-Contracts/Purch
-IT Services
HR
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Communications
Lorna Jones, Director
-Human Resources
-Communication
-Customer Service
Public Works
Water, Sewer,
Roads
Randy Evans,
Superintendent
R.C.M.P.
Dave Walsh, Officer in Charge
Parks & Leisure
Services
Pitt Meadows Economic
Development
Corporation
Kelly Swift, General Manager
Kate Zanon, CEO
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
What you do….
Regular Council Meetings
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Meet twice a month - 7:00 P.M. on 1st and 3rd Tuesday (length of meetings vary)
Formal – Council Chambers (Televised)
Forum to make decisions - Bylaw readings
Procedure Bylaw (Rules for Meetings)
Council in Committee Meetings
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Meets twice a month - 6:00 P.M. 2nd Tuesday & 3:00 P.M. 4th Tuesday (length of meetings vary)
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“Working Committee” - Meadows Room
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Forum to review/make recommendations to Council
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May include a Workshop
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5th Tuesdays – optional for Workshops
**Special Meetings – as required
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL
How you do it…
In-Camera (Closed Meetings)
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Matters affecting individual employees
Labour relations
Property Purchases and sales
Legal opinions and legal advice
Third party confidential matters
Workshops
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Public
Informal – usually specific topic
Often no decision-making
Other
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Acting Mayor
Special Assignments
Liaisons
Community Functions
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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT IN B.C.
The Community Charter
(Municipalities are creatures of the Province)
 GOVERNING BODY
 OFFICERS
COUNCIL
Part 5
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Section 147
CORPORATE OFFICER
Section 148
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Section 149
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ROLE OF COUNCIL
GOVERNANCE
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Set Policies/Priorities (Strategic Plan/Business Plan)
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Determine Service Levels (Budget Process)
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Establish By-laws
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Make Decisions (ie. Growth and Development)
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Responsible to Electorate
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ROLE OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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Ensure Policies/Priorities of Council are implemented
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Make recommendations to Council
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Provide leadership to Staff
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Manage day-to-day affairs of the organization
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Responsible to Council
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Council’s “only” employee
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ROLE OF STAFF
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Implement Policies/Priorities of Council (i.e. Bylaws)
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Fulfill job responsibilities
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Make recommendations to Council (Managers and Professional
Staff)
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Responsible to Chief Administrative Officer or Department
Managers
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STRATEGIC PLAN
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TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GOVERNANCE
OUR VISION
Pitt Meadows is a vibrant small city in a natural setting – a
sustainable community that balances growth with the protection
of its natural environment.
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STRATEGIES
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Business Planning
OCP
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Fire Master Plan
Economic Development Strategy
Green Strategies
Drainage
Fiscal
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PROJECTS
 CIVIC CENTRE
•Spirit square
•Parking Garage
•Seniors
•Library
•Family Recreation Centre
 SOUTH BONSON COMMUNITY CENTRE
 ARENA
 YOUTH ACTION PARK
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ISSUES FOR NEW COUNCIL
 Lougheed Corridor
 Long Term Fiscal
 Metro Vancouver Initiatives
• Solid Waste
• Water
 Future Capital Projects
 Sustainability
 Arts, Culture and Community Development
 Communications
 Various Development Proposals
 New Council Priorities
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Board of Education
7 Trustees – 2 Elected from Pitt Meadows
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 Overseeing the provision of quality Programming and initiatives to improve
student engagements and success;
 Improving Relationships with Partners and Public to enhance operating
principles and procedures to improve student learning;
 Aligning Planning, Processes, Policies and procedures to improve efficiency
and effectiveness to enhance student success
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BCSTA
The Board belongs to the
B.C. School Trustees Association (“BCSTA”).
“New Trustee Academy”
following elections (2-3 days in Vancouver)
www.bcsta.org/home
Board Structure
Board Committees consist of :
 Committees of the Whole, Standing Committees and
Special Committees
 Board Committees include both internal and external
Board representation
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHAT YOU DO….
Board Meetings (length of meetings vary)
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Held on the 2nd and last Wednesday of each month (closed commencing
in the afternoon and public meetings at 6:00 pm)
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No meetings – July; August – last Wednesday meeting commences in
afternoon followed by public meeting at 6 pm
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Minimum 2 day Strategic Planning Sessions to establish Board goals and
objectives
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Various Special Board Meetings as required
**There are many other requests for Trustees to attend community and
school functions and events and/or special meetings.
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 2010 – 2011 Board Meeting Minutes:
http://www.sd42.ca/board-minutes-2010-11
 2010 Achievement Contract – Highlights District’s commitment to
improving student achievement:
http://www.sd42.ca/2011-achievement-contract
 2010 Year in Review – looking back at School District accomplishments
http://www.sd42.ca/2010-2011-year-review
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THE ELECTION
 Key Dates
 Eligibility
 Nomination Process
 Election Campaign
 Voting Day
 Post Election
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Candidate Information Packages
(including all required forms)
August 26
Nomination Period
October 4, 9:00 am to October 14,
4:00 PM
Begin period to view list of voters,
and object to registration of an
elector
October 4, period for objections
ends October 14
Declaration of Candidates
End of business day October 14
Publish Notice of Election
October 20
Deadline for withdrawal of
candidates
October 21
Declaration of Election & put up
signs
October 24
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Train Election Officials
Week of November 14
Advance Voting Opportunity
November 9 and 10
General Voting –Election Day
November 19
Declaration of Official Results and
time period of judicial recount
applications begins
November 23
(judicial recount deadline
November 28)
Candidates make Oath of Office
Planned December 6
Deadline for Candidates to file
Campaign Financing Disclosure
Forms
Deadline for Candidates to file
LATE Campaign Financing
Disclosure Forms ($500 late filing
penalty)
March 19, 2012
April 18, 2012
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WHO MAY RUN FOR OFFICE
Canadian Citizen
Are at least 18 years old on election day
Have lived in BC for at least 6 months
Have not been disqualified from voting or being
nominated in this election
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Nomination Process
Nomination Papers
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Ten qualified Pitt Meadows voters
Usual name, address, etc.
Office you are nominated for
Candidate
Declaration
Appointment of Official Agent
Scrutineers
Financial Disclosure Forms,
Campaign Financing Forms
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The Election Campaign
Finances
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Financial Agent & Records
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Types of Contributions
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Signage
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Candidate Forums
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Restrictions on Voting Day
- advertising
- voting place 100 metres rule
Campaigning Restrictions
Voting Day
WHERE
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Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Heritage Hall
WHEN
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8 am to 8 pm
WHO
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Election Officials and Scrutineers
HOW
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Voting Machines
The Results!!
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POST ELECTION
 Oath of Office
 Orientation Sessions
 First Council Meeting
 Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement
Remuneration
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Mayor
Councillor
$5,366.59 /month
$2,012.47/month
(plus 2 months Deputy Mayor pay – 10% of Mayor’s salary)
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Thank you and …
Good luck on November 19th!
www.pittmeadows.bc.ca
www.sd42.ca