E-2.2 - Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities

Section 474.1 Disposition versions

2017-01-01

474.1. On receipt of a return in the form prescribed by a directive of the Chief Electoral Officer from an official agent of an authorized party or independent candidate indicating the amount of the contributions received and of the election expenses for which invoices were received, the treasurer shall pay without delay to the party or candidate entitled to payment of an amount provided for in sections 442.1 to 442.3 an advance equal to 50% of the amount and, if the party or candidate is entitled to a reimbursement under section 475 or 476, an advance equal to 50% of the amount to which the party or candidate would be entitled under that section.

The return may only be filed as of the fifth day following polling day. It must include a statement by the official agent attesting the accuracy of the return.

The advance is made, in the case of a party, to its official representative and, in the case of an independent candidate, jointly to the candidate and to the candidate’s official representative.

2016, c. 17, s. 70.