Democratic Accountability

Mandate

The Select Special Democratic Accountability Committee consists of 12 members of the Legislative Assembly. The committee has been appointed to review matters pertaining to:

1. Questions surrounding recall and citizens' initiatives, as per Sessional Paper 192/2020;
2. the Election Act; and
3. the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act.

The committee must submit its report pertaining to recall and citizens' initiatives within four months after commencing its review, and its report pertaining to its review of the Election Act and Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, within six months after commencing its review, to the Legislative Assembly, including any recommendations the committee wishes to make.

The Select Special Democratic Accountability Committee reported to the Assembly on January 8, 2021, in relation to its review of the Election Act and the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act. The Committee reported to the Assembly on November 16, 2020, in relation to its review of Citizens’ Initiatives and Recall. It has now completed its mandate.