MAIN HEADING: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER PROGRAM - VOTE 501

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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 107 electoral districts.

The Chief Electoral Officer also administers the Election Finances Act. Over 400 Constituency Associations and 13 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, 1999.

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.

VOTE SUMMARY
($)
ITEM #	ITEM	Estimates 2011-12	Estimates 2010-11	Difference Between 2011-12 and 2010-11	Actual 2009-10
	OPERATING EXPENSE
1	Election Administration	7,797,800	7,592,000	205,800	7,088,263
2	Election Finances Administration	3,423,100	3,603,100	(180,000)	2,234,529
	TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED	11,220,900	11,195,100	25,800	9,322,792
Statutory	The Election Act	-	-	-	9,743,660
	Total Statutory Appropriations	-	-	-	9,743,660
	Total Operating Expense	11,220,900	11,195,100	25,800	19,066,452

Standard Account by Item and Sub-items
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VOTE -ITEM #	STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS
	OPERATING EXPENSE
501-1	Election Administration
	Salaries and wages	6,339,600
	Employee benefits	1,458,200
	Total Operating Expense to be Voted	7,797,800
501-2	Election Finances Administration
	Salaries and wages	903,100
	Employee benefits	207,700
	Transportation and communication	84,800
	Services	1,342,800
	Supplies and equipment	34,500
	Other transactions
	Election Expense Subsidies under the Election Finances Act	851,200
	Subtotal	3,424,100
	Less: Recoveries	1,000
	Total Operating Expense to be Voted	3,423,100
	Total Operating Expense for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program	11,220,900