Naskapi and the Cree-Naskapi Commission Act

Marginal note:Requirements for approval of measures

• 83 (1) Except as provided in subsections 75(3) and 144(1), a matter shall be deemed to have been approved by the electors of the band at a special band meeting or referendum if

  • (a) the required minimum percentage of electors voted on the matter; and

  • (b) the majority of those voting voted in favour of the matter.

• Marginal note:Abstentions

  (2) In any vote at a special band meeting or referendum, an elector who does not cast an affirmative vote or a negative vote or who spoils his ballot shall be deemed not to have voted.