Mandate of the Commission

1. Review the area, boundaries and names of the 27 electoral districts.
2. In conducting the review consider:
   • the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
   • enumeration data from the September 29, 2003 general election;
   • existing polling divisions;
   • geographical features of the districts;
   • population patterns;
   • communities of interest;
   • municipal boundaries,
   • other relevant factors
3. The number of electors in each district shall not be more than 25% above nor more than 25% below the average number of electors in all 27 districts which is presently 3,600.
4. Report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly within six months, with provision for a three month extension.