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Re: An interesting North American Election (was Re: Cdn Election Day)
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Sat, 9 Dec 2000 02:01:02 GMT
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> Yes - Look at B.C. - They almost had recall in place, and the NDP
> nixed it because they knew they'd lose their slim majority due to
> the outrageous antics of some of their members. They realize that
> it would work, and don't want to lose their perks & privilege.
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> SRC
As far as my understanding was, the law is in place in BC to allow a recall.
However, you require 1/3rd of the votors in the riding to sign a petition
within a 60 day period.
(sorry, from http://bbs.qp.gov.bc.ca/bcstats/96398_03.htm#div1-part3
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(a) the petition must be submitted to the chief electoral officer within 60
days after the date on which the petition was issued under section 20;
(b) the petition must be signed by more than 40% of the total number of
individuals who are entitled to sign the recall petition under section 21.
--
So, just like the US, we are in a representitive republic (wow) rather than a
athenian democracy. Big deal. I mean, I haven't seen you running under the
_Steve for Lego_ party banner :) :)
But, the law still stands (at least, as far as I can tell...I don't have the
time to do more research, but I don't think that it has been annuled(?)-crown
printer usually only has current laws). It certanly was still in effect 1.5
years ago, when I left BC.
It might be _hard_ to forfil the aspects of the law, but that is rightly so...I
don't want someone to be a sour looser and start a recall as soon as the other
person gets into office, which is what would happen if you had as low as 33% of
the votes cast (which seems to be what you want...not sure, perhaps you could
articulate what your views are on the % that is required?)
James
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