Where a partnering agreement involves more than one matter that is subject to procedural limitation, section 178 of the Municipal Act provides authority for local governments to seek the assent of the electors or provide a counter petition opportunity in relationship to the agreement as a whole, rather than on individual matters that require such assent or counter petition.
It is recommended that local governments establish counter petitions or elector assent opportunities in relationship to the agreement as a whole, in order to avoid situations where electors may agree to one matter but turn down another in the same agreement.