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E-2.2 - Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities
Section 44.1
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44.1. Despite section 44, the council of a municipality having a population of under 2,000 and whose territory is not divided for election purposes may be composed of the mayor and four councillors if a by-law is passed for that purpose.
To that end, the council must pass, by resolution, a draft by-law and hold a public consultation meeting on it. Not later than ten days before the day of the meeting, the council must have a notice published that indicates the date, time and place of the meeting. The provisions of section 20 apply to the meeting.
The by-law must be passed not later than 31 December of the calendar year preceding the year in which the general election is to be held and applies from that general election. The same applies to a by-law that repeals the by-law, which, however, is not subject to the requirements of the second paragraph.
The clerk or the clerk-treasurer must send a certified copy of the by-law to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy and to the Chief Electoral Officer.
