Palmerston North City Council Candidates Information Booklet

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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
Relevant key dates for your diary are: Nominations Open Friday, 19 July 2013 Nominations Close Noon, Friday, 16 August 2013 Delivery of Voting PapersFriday, 20 September 2013 toWednesday, 25 September 2013 Appointment of Scrutineers By Noon, Friday, 11 October 2013 Close of Voting Noon, Saturday, 12 October 2013 Progress Results Preliminary ResultsSaturday, 12 October 2013 lateafternoon or eveningLate Saturday or Sunday,13 October 2013 Official Declaration Saturday, 19 October 2013 Return of Expenses Form Friday, 13 December 2013For further information or additional copies of this booklet, please telephoneelectoral staff at Palmerston North City Council, telephone (06) 356 8199.Please also refer to the City Council’s website at www.pncc.govt.nz.Alternatively, you may contact electoral officials whose contact details are:John AnnabellElectoral OfficerPalmerston North City Council32 The SquarePhone (06) 356 8199 Extension 7103Fax (06) 355 4115Email: john.annabell@pncc.govt.nzPriscilla JeffreyDeputy Electoral OfficerPalmerston North City Council32 The SquarePhone (06) 356 8199 Extension 7154Fax (06) 355 4115Email: priscilla.jeffrey@pncc.govt.nzPostal Address:Palmerston North City CouncilPrivate Bag 11-034Palmerston North 44424 Palmerston North City Council Elections 2013
Page 2 and 3: DMS #869281CONTENTS1 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6 and 7: Please note that this Candidate Inf
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Page 11 and 12: 4ELECTION TIMETABLE2013 LOCAL AUTHO
Page 13 and 14: 5CANDIDATEQUALIFICATIONS A candidat
Page 15 and 16: 6NOMINATIONSNominations Key Dates:N
Page 17 and 18: endorsement by any organisation or
Page 19 and 20: nomination. In particular, the info
Page 21 and 22: of the candidate profile be in a la
Page 23 and 24: (ca)(cb)(d)(e)his or her status as
Page 25 and 26: name of the person or persons for w
Page 27 and 28: The period for which campaign expen
Page 29 and 30: Where electoral expenses are incurr
Page 31 and 32: 103B103C103DDonations and contribut
Page 33 and 34: 104 Interpretation:In this subpart
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Page 37 and 38: (3) A candidate who fails, without
Page 39 and 40: Part BReturn of electoral expensesI
Page 41 and 42: SIGN PARK SITES40 Palmerston North
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Page 51 and 52: 15SPECIAL VOTINGSpecial Votes are a
Page 53 and 54: 17SCRUTINEERSCandidates may appoint
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18SCRUTINY OF ROLLSThe scrutiny of
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20OFFICIAL COUNT AND RESULTSThe off
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Candidates are requested to read th
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(d) makes any gift, loan, offer, pr
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(3) Every person present at the cou
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22THE COUNCILThe Palmerston North C
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Central GovernmentRegional Councils
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25POLITICAL STRUCTUREThe political
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27ACCOUNTABILITYUnder the Local Gov
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- Palmerston North City Council und
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29RAISING MATTERS WITH THE COUNCILT
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30MAYORPalmerston North City Counci
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32CODE OF CONDUCTSchedule 7 of the
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33REMUNERATION AND EXPENSESThe remu
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35INAUGURAL MEETINGThe successful c
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PRE-ELECTION SEMINARSTime Date Venu
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PROPOSED POST-ELECTION PROGRAMME201
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