Direct the City Clerk to prepare and issue a request for proposals for a vote tabulation system for the 2022 municipal election, and any by-elections leading up to 2026, with an option to extend for the 2026 municipal election accordingly, with the following vote options:
a) optical scan tabulators for in person advance voting and on election day;
b) internet voting for advance voting opportunities only; and
Direct the City Clerk to consult with members of Council, and the public with respect to the municipal elections and any potential policies or enhancements to be considered when preparing for the 2022 City of Burlington election and report back to a future Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability Committee meeting with a summary and potential policy options; and
Direct the City Clerk to proceed with option 2 regarding the use of ranked ballots as outlined in clerks department report CL-06-20 and initiate conversations with other municipalities that are considering ranked ballots for the purpose of cost sharing; and
Direct the City Clerk to keep in mind the need to be representative in the public consultation process; and
Direct the City Clerk to schedule a Council Workshop by Q3 2021 presenting the outcome of the consultation process, including potential policy changes and other enhancements.