Elector Representation Review
Consultation has concluded
The Local Government Act (1999) requires all Councils to periodically review their composition and structure.
This review considers elements such as:
- the configuration of the principal member of Council (Elected Mayor or Chairperson)
- the composition and division of the Council including the total number of elected members and the need for area or ward councillors
- the division of Council into wards or the retention of the existing ‘no wards’ structure
- the level of ward representation; and
- the naming of wards.
The City of Mount Gambier invites interested community members to review the Options Paper which examines the various options available and:
- Provide a written submission that responds to the elements outlined above; or
- Submit a hard copy response form; or
- Log in and complete the online response form.
Written submissions detailing the the name and address of the author must be forwarded to one of the following addresses and received no later than COB Friday 2 September 2016:
Email: city@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
Mail: City of Mount Gambier, PO Box 56, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290.
Following receipt and consideration of submissions, a Representation Review Report will be prepared to present a preferred proposal to the community for further public consultation.