Agricultural Industry Election Services

Whether or not you are currently a client partner, we are pleased to offer our services to the agricultural industry as a Returning Officer, to help you ensure a stress-free, successful election outcome.

Prior to contracting for this service we will hold extensive discussions with you to best determine the type of election you expect and the requirements that you have based upon that expectation and your Regulatory requirements. A copy of your Regulations will be requested to ensure strict adherence in all aspects of your election activities.

Do you need professional assistance to create an accurate and impactful ballot package which will ensure maximum voter return? We have the expertise to help with that! We can liaise with your printer as well as with Canada Post to ensure that your voter package is delivered on time and on budget to your eligible voters.

We can assist with an Election by Acclamation, an Election by Paper Ballot or we can work with your electronic ballot provider if a combined paper and electronic election is anticipated.

For our Levy Client Partners:

ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• Nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Declaration of Election by Acclamation
• Provide you with a written report

ELECTION BY BALLOT:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• Nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Declare that an Election by Ballot will occur
• Generate and Edit Voter’s list
• Receive Paper Ballot Envelopes and validate according to your Regulations
• Open Paper Ballot Envelopes and count votes
• Declare Election by Ballot results
• Provide you with a written election report including an overview of unverified and spoiled ballots
• Destroy paper ballots and election materials in accordance with your Regulations
• Returning Officer’s Report provided

COMBINED ELECTRONIC AND PAPER ELECTION:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• Nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Generate, Edit and Deliver Voter's list to your electronic ballot provider (if you are a current client partner)
• Receive Paper Ballot Envelopes and validate according to your Regulations
• Open Paper Ballot Envelopes and count votes
• Receive electronic vote count from your electronic ballot provider
• Combine electronic vote count with paper ballot vote count to determine final candidate tally
• Declare Election Results
• Provide you with a written election report including an overview of unverified and spoiled ballots
• Destroy paper ballots and election materials in accordance with your Regulations

For Organizations who are not currently Clients:

ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• With access to your membership, nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Declaration of Election by Acclamation
• Provide you with a written report

ELECTION BY BALLOT:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• With access to your membership, nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Declare that an Election by Ballot will occur
• Receive Paper Ballot Envelopes and validate according to your Regulations with access to your Voter’s list
• Open Paper Ballot Envelopes and count votes
• Declare Election by Ballot results
• Provide you with a written election report including an overview of unverified and spoiled ballots
• Destroy paper ballots and election materials in accordance with your Regulations

COMBINED ELECTRONIC AND PAPER ELECTION:

• Nominations are received from candidates
• With access to your membership, nominations are verified and candidates are contacted if verification is not possible to ensure that they are able to submit a valid nomination prior to nomination deadline
• Declare that an Election by Ballot will occur
• Receive Paper Ballot Envelopes and validate according to your Regulations with access to your Voter's list
• Open Paper Ballot Envelopes and count votes
• Receive electronic vote count from your electronic ballot provider
• Combine electronic vote count with paper ballot vote count to determine final candidate tally
• Declare Election Results
• Provide you with a written election report including an overview of unverified and spoiled ballots
• Destroy paper ballots and election materials in accordance with your Regulations