An Act to provide Returning Officers for the Election of Knights, Citizens and Burgesses to serve in the House of Assembly, and to regulate Elections to be held for that purpose. (16th April, 1807.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    47 George III Chapter 16
  • Year
    1807
  • Concepts
    Elections & Public Office
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    23
  • Description
    An Act to replace two former Acts that were set to expire, outlining directions for the appointment of Returning Officers within the province. The Act sets restrictions for who may serve as a Returning Officer, how they are to be appointed, and terms for their service. Several forms and oaths are included at the end of the Act.
  • Source
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