NOTICE OF ELECTION RESULTS

The results of the election conducted in the Shire of York on Saturday 20th October 2007.  Candidates elected to office and the dates on which their terms of office will expire are shown in bold.

Name of Candidates                 Votes          Expiry Term

Pat Hooper                                    313           October 2011

Tricia Walters                                192           October 2011

Trevor Randell                               140           October 2011

At the Special Council Meeting held on 22 October 2007, Cr Hooper was sworn in as Shire President and Cr Lawrance as Deputy Shire President.

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Click here to download a nomination form for election by candidate

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Do I Need to Vote?

While voting for Local Government Elections is not compulsory the Shire of York encourages all eligible electors to take part.

Who Can Vote?

Residents who are on the Federal/State roll for a property within the Shire of York electorate are automatically enrolled for a Council election.

• All other land owners registered on the Federal/State roll but who reside out of the York Shire need to register by completing an enrolment eligibility application form (Form 2). Click here to download the form.
• If you are not a land owner in York, but reside in the Shire and are not registered on the Federal/State roll you will need to complete an application to register a nominee for co-owners or co-occupiers form (Form 2B). Click here to download the form.
• If your property is registered in a company name and you need to register a nominee for that company, please contact the Administration Office for more details.

WA Electoral Commission

The WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) is responsible for the conduct in Western Australia of:

• State Elections & Referenda
• Local Government Postal Elections & Referenda
• Industrial and Other Elections & Referenda

The Western Australian Electoral Commission also maintains the electoral roll for use in State and Local Government Elections.

Further information inclusive of forms and publications are available at the Western Australian Electoral Commission website and information and FAQ's on the Department of Local Government and Regional Development website.