Well, that didn't take long

Speaking of statute laws being ignored:

Executive Council
August 04, 2008

Premier Williams Announces Date for By-Elections in the Districts of Baie Verte-Springdale and Cape St. Francis

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that by-elections will be held in the districts of Baie Verte-Springdale and Cape St. Francis on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

"I am very pleased that constituents in these two districts will soon have the opportunity to choose their next Member of the House of Assembly," said Premier Williams. "The people of both districts have been represented by well respected, capable and dedicated members in the past, and I encourage all residents to get out and vote for a new elected representative."

In accordance with amendments to the House of Assembly Act passed by the Williams Government in 2004, by-elections must be announced within 60 days, and conducted within 90 days of vacancy of a seat. Today’s announcement of these by-elections is in compliance with the act.

The late Jack Byrne's seat in Cape St. Francis became vacant when he died on June 4th.

Sixty days after June 4th is August 3rd.

Today, August 4th, the day of the announcement, is the 61st day.