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Alternative Approval Processes (AAP)s are commonly used to undertake initiatives like long-term borrowing, boundary extensions, establishing a new regional district service, or other matters requiring electorate approval.

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	About the Process	About the Alternative Approval Process Under the Community Charter, local governments such as the City of Prince George may use an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to directly engage citizens about a proposed bylaw or other matter requiring elector approval. An AAP can be used for various initiatives to undertake long-term borrowing, a boundary extension, to establish a new regional district service, or other matter requiring approval of the electorate. How an AAP Works A staff report is provided to City Council that describes the plan for conducting the AAP. It includes key information about the proposed elector approval process to ensure elected officials fully understand the implications of using an AAP to obtain approval. The report also provides staff with an opportunity to plan the process to conduct the potential AAP. Elector response forms are made available at City Hall and on the City's website. Signed forms received after the deadline has passed cannot be counted. If 10 per cent or more of the total number of eligible electors sign and submit response forms, local governments cannot proceed with the proposed matter without first holding an assent vote (i.e. referendum).	1	1	Alternative Approval Process
	How to Participate	Participating in the AAP Hand-signed, completed Elector Response Forms must be submitted before the deadline of 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Forms may be returned by: Mail or in person. ATTN: Corporate Officer 1100 Patricia Boulevard (5th Floor) Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Fax: 250-561-0183 Email: cityclerk@princegeorge.ca Electronically-signed Elector Response Forms cannot be accepted.	3	1	Alternative Approval Process

Alternative Approval Process Listings

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	Eligibility	Elector Eligibility Resident Electors To sign an Elector Response Form as a resident elector, a person must meet all of the following criteria: Be a Canadian citizen. Be at least 18 years of age. Lived in British Columbia for at least six (6) months. Lived within the City of Prince George for at least 30 days. Not be otherwise disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or by other law. Non-Resident Electors To sign an Elector Response Form as a non-resident elector, a person must meet all of the following criteria: Be a Canadian citizen. Be at least 18 years of age. Lived in British Columbia for at least six (6) months. Owned property within the City of Prince George for at least 30 days. Not be otherwise disqualified from voting by the Local Government Act or by other law. Note: If a property is owned by more than one individual, only one of them may sign an Elector Response Form. If a property is owned by more than one individual, then the person signing this Elector Response Form declares that they have received the written consent of the majority of the property owners to sign and submit an Elector Response Form. A person may not sign more than one Elector Response Form in relation to the Bylaw.	2	2	Alternative Approval Process
	Elector Response Forms	Elector Response Forms For the Bylaw, the Elector Response Form must be in the form approved by City Council of the City of Prince George. The Alternative Approval Process is now closed. Online N/A In person: N/A Electors may submit a completed Elector Response Form through one of the following methods: Mail or in-person: Attention: Corporate Officer City of Prince George 5th Floor - 1100 Patricia Boulevard Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Fax: 250-561-0183 Email: cityclerk@princegeorge.ca Note: If submitting an Elector Response Form by facsimile (fax) or by email, please ensure the transmission was completed.	3	2	Alternative Approval Process

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Alternative Approval Process

About the Alternative Approval Process

How an AAP Works

Participating in the AAP

Alternative Approval Process Listings

Elector Eligibility

Resident Electors

Non-Resident Electors

Elector Response Forms