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Canada Elections Act (S.C. 2000, c. 9)

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Act current to 2024-03-06 and last amended on 2023-06-22. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Appointment of Broadcasting Arbitrator

  •  (1) A Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer without delay after the consultations described in section 333. The Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be

    • (a) chosen by a unanimous decision of representatives of registered parties; or

    • (b) named by the Chief Electoral Officer, if the consultations do not result in a unanimous decision.

  • Marginal note:Term of office

    (2) The term of office of the Broadcasting Arbitrator shall expire six months after polling day at the general election next following his or her appointment.

  • Marginal note:Removal for cause

    (3) The Chief Electoral Officer may remove the Broadcasting Arbitrator from office only for cause.

  • Marginal note:Eligible for re-appointment

    (4) A Broadcasting Arbitrator whose term of office has expired is eligible to be re-appointed.

  • Marginal note:Salary

    (5) A Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be paid the salary or other remuneration that may be fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer.


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