The new council in Dawson City, Yukon, cannot make official decisions until the issue is resolved.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22312706

Summary

Dawson City in Canada is facing a crisis as the new mayor and councillors won’t take the required oath of allegiance to King Charles.

They refused in support of an Indigenous councillor who opposes the oath due to the Crown’s history with Indigenous people.

Without the oath, their election could be canceled, and they can’t make official decisions.

The council has asked for a different oath, but Yukon law requires the pledge. Authorities are now looking into the situation.

  • footfaults [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    11 hours ago

    Under Yukon law, a newly elected official must take the oath within 40 days of their election - or their win “shall be considered null”. The town’s election was held on 17 October, 37 days ago.

    yeonmi-park if you don’t swear allegiance to the Leader, the outcome of an election will be overturned