Understanding the Citizen Initiative Act and Recall Act in Alberta
Signature Thresholds: A Breakdown
With the next provincial election in Alberta approaching, understanding the process for the Citizen Initiative Act and Recall Act is crucial. These Acts provide citizens with the power to directly initiate legislation or recall elected officials.
Citizen Initiative Act
To initiate legislation through the Citizen Initiative Act, proponents must gather signatures from a specified number of registered electors. The signature threshold varies depending on the type of legislation proposed:
- Constitutional amendments: 5% of registered electors
- Ordinary legislation: 2% of registered electors
Recall Act
To initiate a recall of an elected official, a petition must be signed by a specified percentage of electors in the official's constituency:
- Mayor or council member: 40% of electors
- MLA: 30% of electors
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