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Local Government Elections
Local Government Elections - Saturday September 13 2008
Any ratepayer who is interested in standing for election at the next Local Government Elections in September 2008 may be interested in the joint publication from the Department of Local Government, Shire Association and Local Government Association "Becoming a Councillor" which is now available on the Departments’ website or at the Shire Office. www.dlg.nsw.gov.au Non Resident Owners Roll Inclusion Form
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 4th August - Elections Rolls Close
Friday 5th September - Close of registration of Electoral Material
Friday 12th September - Pre-poll voting
Saturday 13th September - ELECTION DAY 8.00am - 6.00pm
Monday 15th September - Return of Postal Votes
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Electoral Commissions Returning Officer Patricia Harris 0418 444 425
New voter enquiry line opens
The NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) has opened an enquiry centre to assist the State’s 4.4 million voters with important information leading up to the local council elections on Saturday, 13 September.
The Elector Enquiry Centre is accessible through a toll free number (1300 135 736) and is being staffed between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday and on Election Day. “It will support our website which has been updated with important information so no matter where you live, you can access the latest information about these elections,” said NSW Electoral Commissioner Colin Barry.
During last year’s State election more than 200,000 voters called the Elector Enquiry Centre with popular queries such as checking their enrolment status, electorate information, pre-poll and postal voting arrangements and polling place locations.
Mr Barry said the service could assist electors from all council areas with their enquiries. “There are 148 councils having elections. Some councils have wards, some will have referendums and polls and others will vote for their mayor. For the first time at local government elections, electors can call our 1300 135 736 enquiry centre to get an answer on any election question.”
The NSWEC also provides a telephone typewriter service for the hearing and speech impaired through TTY 02 9247 3568. The NSWEC website now includes a search function that allows electors to find the nearest polling place to their home.
The electoral snapshot includes in-depth information about their local government area, boundary maps, the council’s structure and local demographics. “A virtual tally room will also carry results of the local council elections from 7pm on election night. This is a first for council elections and is part of our decision to conduct these elections to the same high standard as a state or federal election.”
Voters should check their enrolment details online before the roll closes at 6.00pm on 4 August.
More information is available at www.elections.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 135 736.
Media Contact: Adrian Kerr, Corporate Communications(02) 9290 5954 or 0420958 316 adrian.kerr@elections.nsw.gov.au
Download document
Nomination Form for Local Government Elections
Contact details
Jerilderie Shire Council
Tel: 0358 861200
Fax: 0358 861701
http://jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
mail@jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
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