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VACANCY
Central Ward - 1 Vacancy - 4 year term - Vacant
PASSION IS WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The people who stand for Council are as varied as the reasons which motivate them. In WA there are
over 1,100 elected members who come from a wide range of backgrounds and who have vastly differing
qualifications and life experiences. The decision to stand for Council is a very personal one. To be an
effective Councillor you will need to be willing to represent the views of the whole community, you
should be interested in your local community, be able to facilitate communication between the
community and the Council and participate in the decision making processes at meetings. Meeting fees
and some expenses are paid.
Calling for nominations
If you are passionate about your community, enjoy working with people and want to make a real
difference, you can stand for local government election.
Nominations open
Nominations opened at 8.30am on Thursday 2 February 2017.
Where to Nominate
Shire of Victoria Plains Administration Centre, 28 Cavell Street Calingiri.
Who can Nominate
Any person who is an Australian Citizen over the age of 18 years who is an elector of the district
and is not disqualified under the Local Government Act 1995 may nominate for council. It is not a
requirement that a candidate lives or owns property in the ward for which they nominate.
What is Required
Nominations must be on a prescribed form that is available from the Shire Administration Centre.
An $80 (CASH) nomination deposit is required as well as a profile of the candidate consisting of no
more than 150 words on an A4 sheet. You can include a passport-sized photo if you wish. If
unable to personally attend to nominate, an authorised agent can do this on your behalf.
More Information
A nomination pack is available from the Returning Officer - Glenda Teede
Ph: 9628 7004 Fax: 9628 7008 - Email:
ceo@victoriaplains.wa.gov.auNominations Close
Nominations close at 4.00pm sharp on Thursday 9th February 2017.
Call for Nominations
EXTRAORDINARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION
18 MARCH 2017
Shire of Victoria Plains
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