Sask. appoints chief electoral officer

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Published: May 7, 2012

Michael Boda has been appointed Saskatchewan’s chief electoral officer.

Born and raised in the province, he has worked around the globe for the past 17 years in election administration, law and assessment. Most recently he worked in Scotland, Ghana, Pakistan and Jordan.

He also served on the staff of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, a Washington-based organization that works to improve election administration worldwide.

According to legislation, Boda will serve until one year after the return of the writ for the second general election for which he is responsible.

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Karen Briere

Karen Briere

Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

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