Municipalities Amendment Act 2022

What this bill does

This bill postpones the municipal elections for Hamilton and St. George's from 2022 to 2023. It changes the law to make clear that no municipal elections will happen in 2022, and the next elections for mayors and councillors will be held in 2023 instead.

If passed (voted YES)

• Municipal elections for Hamilton and St. George's mayors and councillors will be delayed by one year to 2023
• Current mayors and councillors in both municipalities will continue serving in their positions through 2022
• The election schedule will be officially reset, with future elections likely following from the new 2023 date

If rejected (voted NO)

• Municipal elections would need to be held in 2022 as originally scheduled under current law
• Current mayors and councillors would complete their terms according to the existing timeline
• The election schedule would remain unchanged from what's currently in the law

Who it affects

This primarily affects residents of Hamilton and St. George's who vote in municipal elections, as well as current mayors and councillors whose terms of office will be extended. Anyone planning to run for municipal office will also need to adjust their campaign timelines.