8.1 (1) A by-law to submit a question to the electors under clause 8 (1) (b) or (c), (a)  shall be passed on or before March 1 in the year of a regular election at which it is intended to submit the question to the electors; (b)  cannot be amended after the last date referred to in clause (a); and (c)  despite clause (b), can be revoked on or before nomination day and, if the election does not include an election for an office, on or before the 31st day before voting day. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2016, c. 15, s. 8. Rules (2) A question authorized by by-law under clause 8 (1) (b) shall comply with the following rules: 1.  It shall concern a matter within the jurisdiction of the municipality. 2.  Despite rule 1, it shall not concern a matter which has been prescribed by the Minister as a matter of provincial interest. 3.  It shall be clear, concise and neutral. 4.  It shall be capable of being answered in the affirmative or the negative and the only permitted answers to the question are “yes” or “no”. 2000, c. 5, s. 28. Notice of intent (3) Before passing a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b) or (c), the clerk shall give at least 10 days notice of the intention to pass the by-law to the public and the Minister and hold at least one public meeting to consider the matter. 2000, c. 5, s. 28. Notice of by-law (4) Within 15 days after a municipality passes a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b) or (c), the clerk shall give notice of the passage of the by-law to the public and the Minister. 2000, c. 5, s. 28. Contents (5) A notice under subsections (3) and (4) shall include, (a)  the wording of the question; (b)  in the case of a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b), a clear, concise and neutral description of the consequences of the question if it is approved and the consequences if it is rejected with the special majority under section 8.2, including an estimate of the costs, if any, that the municipality may incur in implementing the results of the question; and (c)  in the case of a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b), a description of the right to appeal under subsection (6) including, in the case of a notice under subsection (4), the last day for filing a notice of appeal. 2000, c. 5, s. 28. Appeal (6) Within 20 days after the clerk gives notice of the passage of a by-law under clause 8 (1) (b), the Minister or any other person or entity may appeal to the Chief Electoral Officer of the Province of Ontario on the grounds the question does not comply with paragraph 3 or 4 of subsection (2) by filing with the clerk a notice of appeal setting out the objections and the reasons in support of the objections. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1). Notices to be forwarded (7) The clerk shall, within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal under subsection (6), forward any notices of appeal received to the Chief Electoral Officer. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1). Other information (8) The clerk shall provide any other information or material to the Chief Electoral Officer that the Chief Electoral Officer requires in connection with the appeal. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1). Hearing (9) The Chief Electoral Officer or his or her designate shall, within 60 days of receiving notices under subsection (7), hold a hearing and dismiss the appeal or allow the appeal in whole or in part. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1). Order (10) If the Chief Electoral Officer allows the appeal in whole or in part, the Chief Electoral Officer may make an order amending the by-law or directing the municipality to amend the by-law in the manner ordered. 2000, c. 5, s. 28; 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1). Non-application (11) Subsections (1) and (3) to (9) do not apply to anything done pursuant to an order under subsection (10). 2000, c. 5, s. 28. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 5, s. 28 - 08/06/2000 2007, c. 15, s. 40 (1) - 04/06/2007 2016, c. 15, s. 8 (1, 2) - 09/06/2016