A.3. Civic Standing

Any Citizen may bring a claim in the public interest when:

1. The claim alleges a violation of a constitutional obligation, a Charter-mandated transparency or process requirement, or a failure to uphold a defined Civic or Official Duty;

2. The alleged failure affects the Citizen in their capacity as a co-sovereign;

3. No adequate alternative remedy exists: and

4. The relief sought is within the court’s power to grant.

The widespread or collective nature of the harm does not preclude standing. However, the Citizen must also demonstrate a material risk to the integrity of self-government, the operation of constitutional institutions, or the effective exercise of Civic powers.

A.3(a). Mandatory Preliminary Review

A.3(b). Penalty for Abuse