This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot a6578dcef200 · verified 2026-06-05 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
1
Policy No. 33 "Policy Re: Returning Officer"
POLICY NO. 33
POLICY RE: RETURNING OFFICER
_______________________________________________________________________________
1.
An individual will be engaged to perform the duties of Returning Officer (Registrar and
Revising Officer) for the Municipality of the District of Barrington. Duties of the Returning
Officer will be carried out as defined in the Municipal Elections Act.
1a.
The Returning Officer is excluded from standing for election to Municipal Council or
School Board.
2.
All fees paid to Returning Officer, Deputy Returning Officer, Poll Clerk, etc. will be set by
resolution of Council.
3.
All out-of-pocket expenses, for which receipts have been provided, will be reimbursed.
4.
Reimbursement will not be made for noon hour meals during days which attendance at the
Municipal Office is required for Returning Officer duties.
5.
Reimbursement will not be made for travel from place of residence to the Municipal Office
and return, during days which attendance is required at the Municipal Office.
6.
Reimbursement will be made for meals and travel required in the performance of Returning
Officer duties, from place of residence and return, except to the Municipal Office on days
attendance there is required.
7.
Travel will be paid at the current municipally approved travel rate.
8.
Reimbursement will be made for all telephone costs incurred, relating to the Municipal
Election.
9.
Cost of typing of the Voter's List, as required, is included in the fee for the Returning
Officer.
10.
An office, together with a telephone and all necessary supplies will be provided in the
Administrative Centre, for use by the Returning Officer in the performance of his/her
duties.
11.
Funds received by the Returning Officer will be turned over to the Tax Clerk, upon receipt,
for deposit.
2
Policy No. 33 "Policy Re: Returning Officer"
Page 2, Returning Officer
12.
The following days require the attendance of the Returning Officer at the Municipal Office:
- Days required for revision by Returning Officer.
- Days the Returning Officer is required to meet with election workers such as
Enumerators, Poll Clerks, etc.
- Entire week preceding and including Nomination Day.
13.
The Returning Officer must be available by telephone within the municipality, for all
working days, from August 30th to the end of the Municipal Election.
Approved by Council
April 23, 1997
Approved by Council
December 8, 1999
Approved by Council
April 23, 2003
Approved by Council
November 28, 2011
Clerk's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council members of Intent to Consider
March 12, 2024
Date of Passage of current amendments
March 26, 2024
I certify that Policy 33 "Policy Re: Returning Officer" was repealed by
Council as indicated above.
___________________________________ _________________________
Lesa Rossetti Date
Municipal Clerk