Elections Saskatchewan

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Elections Saskatchewan
Agency overview
Formed1959
JurisdictionElections and plebiscites in Saskatchewan
Headquarters301-3303 Hillsdale Street Regina, Saskatchewan
Annual budget$4,377,031
Agency executive
  • Dr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer
Website Official website

Elections Saskatchewan is the non-partisan organization which oversees general elections and by-elections for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "The Election Act, 1996, SS 1996, c E-6.01". CanLII . Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. Djuric, Mickey (7 March 2020). "Elections Saskatchewan preparing for general election as early as spring". Global News. Global News. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  3. Kemp, Spencer (3 March 2020). "Elections Saskatchewan Reminding Public to Update Voter Information". Discoverweyburn.com. Discover Weyburn. Retrieved 20 March 2020.