Electoral Boundaries Commission
Electoral boundary changes come from the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission made up of five appointed members, who go and collect input from local residents, politicians and draw up the divisions based on enumeration and census data. A bill is then introduced and voted on in the Legislative Assembly. Minor changes may be made and introduced by members. Changes are then enacted by the chief electoral officer.
An expansion from 83 to 87 ridings was recommended by the commission in June, 2010 and their report with the new riding boundaries will first be in effect for the April 2012 general election.
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