Extraordinary Election

SHIRE OF KELLERBERRIN

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION

FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2009

Nominations are called for the following Shire of Kellerberrin In-Person Extraordinary Election, to be held on Friday, 27 March 2009 to fill vacancy as listed below.

Nomination Time and Place

·        Nominations for all vacancies open on Wednesday, 11 February 2009

·        Nominations must be lodged by 4.00pm, Wednesday, 18 February 2009

·        Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer at any time during the above period at the offices of the Shire of Kellerberrin.

Nomination Requirements

Candidates are required to lodge with the Returning Officer:

·        a completed nomination in the prescribed form, signed and witnessed. This form is available from the Shire of Kellerberrin Administration Office.

·        a single A4 page profile containing not more than 150 words of biographical information about the proposed candidate and statements of the candidate’s policies or beliefs.

·        a nomination deposit of $80 (cash, or postal order, or bank cheque subject to Returning Officer approval).

·        a recent passport-sized photograph (optional).Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidate’s behalf, it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate.

The documents may be hand delivered, posted or faxed to the Returning Officer and must be received by the close of nominations.

Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates in the elections listed below can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer. An elections information folder can be issued on request.

Shire of Kellerberrin Election Schedule

SHIRE OF KELLERBERRIN 110 Massingham Street, Kellerberrin 6410