Annual Report of the Chief Electoral Officer 2016-2017 Tabled
Annual Report of the Chief Electoral Officer 2016-2017 Tabled
September 25, 2017
Elections Nova Scotia’s Annual Report of the Chief Electoral Officer 2016-2017 was tabled this evening in the House of Assembly. The report offers insight into the breadth of work undertaken by Elections Nova Scotia to achieve a more modern, streamlined, cost-effective and balanced electoral management system for all Nova Scotians.
The publication outlines planning and projects underway in the period leading up to the 40th Provincial General Election, and updates progress on key initiatives by goal for the fiscal period 2016-2017. The report includes summaries of significant activities during the year, such as the investigation into breaches of the Elections Act in Richmond County, a liquor plebiscite in West Hants, and a by-election in the electoral district of Halifax-Needham.
New features in the annual report include the reporting of advertising expenses by Elections Nova Scotia and the reporting of travel expenses of senior staff at the agency.
The annual report is available online at electionsnovascotia.ca/Annual-Reports.
Media Contact:
Andy LeBlanc
Director, Policy & Communications
902-424-3275
Andy.LeBlanc@novascotia.ca