Palmerston North City Council Candidates Information Booklet

1INTRODUCTIONThis booklet outlines information which may be of interest to you as a candidate in the 2013local authority elections. Included is information on the election process, together with somebackground information about Palmerston North City Council.This booklet has been prepared as a guide to assist possible candidates and othersinterested in election issues with general information on the election. It should be used as aguide only. Candidates or other persons seeking more detailed information should contactthe Electoral Officer in the first instance.The Local Electoral Act 2001, together with its amendments and regulations, is the presidinglegislation for local government elections. It covers all matters relating to the conduct ofelections including voting, nomination requirements, electoral roll requirements, candidateprofiles, progressive processing, offences, and electoral donations and expenses. Wherenecessary, candidates should refer to the legislation. Copies of the Local Electoral Act2001, amendments and regulations are available from Whitcoulls Bennetts on Broadway, orcan be viewed on the internet at www.legislation.govt.nz.In addition to this handbook, included as part of this pack are:A nomination form.A return of electoral donations and expenses form (see Section 9 Electoral Donationsand Expenses for more information).An application form for Election Signs (see Section 10 Election Signs).The elections are being conducted by postal vote with election day beingSaturday 12 October 2013, using the Single Transferable Voting (STV) electoralsystem.The conduct of local authority elections is regulated by legislation, namely: Local Electoral Act 2001 (and amendments). Local Electoral Regulations 2001 (and amendments). Local Government Act 2002 (and amendments).Palmerston North City Council Elections 20133