Ward and Representation Review

Published on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 at 3:10:48 PM

Background

The Shire is undertaking a six-week review of its wards and representation, with members of the public invited to have their say.

In line with WA State Government recommendations, Councils are being encouraged to assess their wards and jurisdictions to ensure a fair representation for residents.

The Shire has nine elected Councillors split evenly across three wards.

In October 2022, Council resolved to change the method of electing the President to the method by general election and conduct a Ward and Representation Review.

Under the new approach the Shire President will hold a single council position not tied to any of the Shire’s wards.

The review will assess the current structure and arrangements to accommodate a reduction of Councillor numbers required to enact the change in time for the 2023 Ordinary Local Government Election.

The number of offices of councillor for each ward will be reviewed against the following five factors:

  • Community of interest
  • Physical and topographic features
  • Demographic trends
  • Economic factors
  • Ratio of councillors to electors in the various wards.

Discussion Paper

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.

 

 

Paul Martin

Chief Executive Officer

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