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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM - VOTE 501
The Office conducts general elections and by-elections of Members to the Legislative Assembly and provides research, public information and policy advice relating to the electoral process. The Office also trains, directs and supervises the returning officer in each of the 103 electoral districts.
The Election Finances Act Section administers the Election Finances Act. Over 500 Constituency Associations and 11 registered political parties must file annual returns and inform Elections Ontario of any changes to registration information. Any form filed with Elections Ontario is reviewed for compliance with the Election Finances Act.
The Office has responsibility to administer referenda under the Taxpayer Protection Act.
The Office serves Ministries, agencies and the public on a continuing basis by conducting historical and comparative research and providing policy advice and general information regarding the electoral process.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM 501 - Operating Expenses Summary
| VOTE and item |
Accrual 2004-05 Estimates |
VOTE AND ITEMS |
Change from 2003-04 |
Accrual 2003-04 Estimates |
Cash 2002-03 Actual |
| |
$ |
|
$ |
$ |
$ |
| 501 |
|
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM |
|
|
|
| OPERATING |
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 |
4,076,300 |
Election Administration |
166,500 |
3,909,800 |
1,569,565 |
| 2 |
5,769,300 |
Election Finances Administration |
1,115,100 |
4,654,200 |
1,045,489 |
| S |
- |
The Election Act |
- |
- |
26,828,579 |
| |
9,845,600 |
Total Operating |
1,281,600 |
8,564,000 |
29,443,633 |
| |
- |
Less: Special Warrants |
(4,000,000) |
4,000,000 |
- |
| |
- |
Less: Statutory Appropriations |
- |
- |
26,828,579 |
| |
9,845,600 |
Amount to be Voted |
5,281,600 |
4,564,000 |
2,615,054 |
| Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 |
1,000 |
Election Finances Administration |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Total Assets |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Amount to be Voted |
1,000 |
- |
- |
CAPITAL |
|
|
|
|
|
| 4 |
1,000 |
Election Finances Administration |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Total Capital Expenses |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Amount to be Voted |
1,000 |
- |
- |
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
| 5 |
1,000 |
Election Finances Administration |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Total Capital Asset Expenditures |
1,000 |
- |
- |
| |
1,000 |
Amount to be Voted |
1,000 |
- |
- |
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - OPERATING EXPENSES
| Election Administration (501-1) Activity
|
$ |
| Salaries and wages |
3,355,000 |
| Employee benefits |
721,300 |
| Activity Total |
4,076,300 |
| Election Finances Administration (501-2) Activity
|
|
| Salaries and wages |
480,800 |
| Employee benefits |
103,500 |
| Transportation and communication |
25,000 |
| Services |
230,000 |
| Supplies and equipment |
30,000 |
| Other transactions |
|
| Election Expense Subsidies under the Election Finances Act |
4,900,000 |
| Activity Total |
5,769,300 |
| Total Operating for Office of the Chief Election Officer Program |
9,845,600 |
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - OPERATING ASSET EXPENDITURES
| Election Finances Administration (501-3) Activity |
$ |
| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
1,000 |
| Activity Total |
1,000 |
| Total Assets for Office of the Chief Election Officer Program |
1,000 |
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - CAPITAL EXPENSES
| Election Finances Administration (501-4) Activity
|
$ |
| Supplies and equipment |
1,000 |
| Activity Total |
1,000 |
| Total Capital for Office of the Chief Election Officer Program |
1,000 |
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER PROGRAM - Standard Accounts Classification of Activities and Sub-activities - CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES
| Election Finances Administration (501-5) Activity |
$ |
| Deposits and prepaid expenses |
1,000 |
| Activity Total |
1,000 |
| Total Assets for Office of the Chief Election Officer Program |
1,000 |
