Elections Nova Scotia

MANDATE:

Elections Nova Scotia must be prepared at all times to conduct a provincial general election, by-election, or plebiscite.  It is responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcing provincial electoral law including the political financing regime.

Elections Nova Scotia is also mandated to conduct voter education and information programs, and to provide support to the independent boundaries commission charged with reviewing the boundaries of provincial electoral districts. 

Elections Nova Scotia is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of election-related data, including the Nova Scotia Register of Electors, and may carry out studies related to the electoral process in the pursuit of its mandate.

VALUES: 

• Integrity of the electoral process is paramount
• Transparency in everything we do 
• Responsiveness to meet the needs of Nova Scotians in the electoral process
• Cohesiveness and consistency in administering the laws under which we operate
• Earning and maintaining the public’s trust
• The continuous improvement of systems, policies and procedures.

GOALS:

1. To conduct high quality electoral events
2. To maintain accurate registers
3. To deliver high quality election information and education
4. To continuously develop individual and organization effectiveness