Acts and Regulations

2017, c.18 - Local Governance Act

Section 60
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Plebiscites – changing the name of a local government
60(1)If a council proposes to change the name of the local government, it shall order a plebiscite on the matter.
60(2)A plebiscite referred to in subsection (1) shall be held in accordance with subsection 59(2).
60(3)If over 50% of those who vote in a plebiscite referred to in subsection (1) vote in favour of the proposed name change, the council shall, without delay, recommend to the Minister that the name of the local government be changed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
60(4)Despite any other Act, on the recommendation of the Minister, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may by regulation change the name of the local government.
Plebiscites – changing the name of a local government
60(1)If a council proposes to change the name of the local government, it shall order a plebiscite on the matter.
60(2)A plebiscite referred to in subsection (1) shall be held in accordance with subsection 59(2).
60(3)If over 50% of those who vote in a plebiscite referred to in subsection (1) vote in favour of the proposed name change, the council shall, without delay, recommend to the Minister that the name of the local government be changed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
60(4)Despite any other Act, on the recommendation of the Minister, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may by regulation change the name of the local government.