2022 Ward and Representation Review

In September 2022, the Minister for Local Government announced proposed changes to legislation that, if passed by Parliament, will result in:

• The Office of Shire President being elected by the electors of the district, rather than Council;
• Reduced Councillor numbers based on population
• Introduction of optional preferential voting

At a Special Council Meeting held on 24 October 2022, Council resolved to change the method of electing the Shire President from the election by the council method to the election by the elector’s method as well as to undertake a ward representation review.

The first step of the ward representation review will be community consultation on the future of Shire’s ward structure and Councillor representation in the district.

A Discussion Paper has been prepared to assist with the Ward and Representation Review. The Discussion Paper is available via Your Say SJ, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s online engagement hub. Your Say SJ is located at: https://www.yoursaysj.sjshire.wa.gov.au/

Public submissions

Members of the community are invited to make a written submission about any aspect of ward boundaries and representation. The preferred method of providing a submission is via Your Say SJ, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s online engagement hub. Your Say SJ is located at: https://www.yoursaysj.sjshire.wa.gov.au/

Alternatively, submissions may be lodged:

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

6 Paterson Street

MUNDIJONG WA 6123

Email: info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

All submissions must be received by 5pm on Friday, 23 December 2022.

Ward Maps

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is segmented into three areas:

• North ward;
• North West ward; and
• South ward.

Each ward is represented by three councillors. The wards, their suburbs and the councillor representation are as follows:

For further information on the amendments to our wards that occurred in 2019, please click here.

Ward Map

Boundary Ward Map

North West Ward Map

North Ward Map

South Ward Map

Submissions about changes to names, wards or representation

A submission about changes to wards, names or representation is a formal request made by affected electors. The submission must be in the form prescribed by the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Constitution) Regulations 1996.

Submission about changes to names, wards or representation - Information and Guidelines

Submission about changes to names, wards or representation Form Template

Online Mapping

You can view the ward boundaries in greater detail by using the Intramaps Online Mapping tool and applying the Ward Boundaries layer.

Online Mapping Tool