Indian Referendum Regulations

19 As soon as is practicable after the results of the voting are known, the electoral officer shall

• (a) prepare a statement in triplicate, signed by the electoral officer and by the chief or a councillor of the band, that indicates

  • (i) the number of electors who were entitled to vote,

  • (ii) the number of electors who voted,

  • (iii) the number of votes cast in favour of and against the question submitted in the referendum, and

  • (iv) the number of rejected ballots; and

• (b) deliver a copy of the statement to

  • (i) the Assistant Deputy Minister,

  • (ii) the person in charge of the regional office of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and

  • (iii) the chief of the band.