Preparing a Submission

The Commission has released an interim report and a draft electoral map. Public hearings will be held to receive submissions on both. The Commission has made some rules regarding the hearings and the making of submissions:

1. No submission will be heard by the Commission at the hearings unless notice in writing has been given stating the name and address of the person by whom the submission is sought to be made and indicating concisely the nature of the submission, the location at which he or she would like to make a submission and any special needs they have. Such notice must be received not later than August, 23 2004 by the Commission at:
   

   Electoral Boundaries Commission of Prince Edward Island
   P.O. Box 774
   Charlottetown, P. E. I.
   C1A 7L3
   Telephone: 902 894-0354 or 1-888-234-8683
   Fax: 906 368-6500
   
   E-mail: commission@electoralboundaries.pe.ca
   

   Notice of Intention to Make A Submission may also be submitted electronically.
2. If, when the notice in writing of an intention to make a submission is received by the Commission, the person signing the notice has not stated the place at which he or she wishes to make a submission, the Commission shall, in writing ask the person at which location he or she wishes to be heard.
3. If the Commission does not receive notice of intention to make a submission at one or more of the locations, the Commission reserves the right to cancel the hearing at that location(s).
4. Translation services will be provided at the Abrams Village location.
5. Submissions in writing will be received by the Commission at the above address anytime before August 23, 2004. It is not necessary to appear at a public hearing to make a submission in writing.
6. The Commission reserves the right to waive any requirement of these rules which it deems necessary in the public interest.
7. Any interested person requiring further particulars concerning the mandate of the Commission, or the rules with respect to preparing a submission should click on the relevant links.

Who may make submissions?

Only those persons who give notice in writing of their intention to make a submission will be entitled to make a submission at the public hearings.

Is there a deadline to give notice of intention to make a submission?

Yes, a notice of intention to make a submission must be delivered to the Commission office on or before August 23, 2004.

Can i make a submission in writing without attending a public hearing?

Yes, at any time before August 23, 2004 and without attending a public hearing, you may forward a submission in writing to the Commission by e-mail or by ordinary mail to the Commission at:

180 Richmond St.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 1J2

Will there be time limits on making a submission at a public hearing?

Yes, it may be necessary to impose time limits, if there are a number of people scheduled to make submissions at the particular hearing.

Will my oral and written submission be posted on the website?

Yes, all the hearings will be recorded and posted on the CommissionÕs website. All written submissions will also be posted on the website when they are received.

What should i say or write?

You may say or write anything relevant to the commissionÕs proposals for a revision to the area, boundaries and names of the 27 electoral districts. Please keep in mind the mandate of the Commission and the issues that have been identified in carrying out that mandate.