For release from Wednesday, 3 October 2007
East Gippsland Shire COUNCIL ELECTORAL REPRESENTATION REVIEW: PRELIMINARY REPORT RELEASED
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) today released its Preliminary Report on electoral representation for the East Gippsland Shire Council. The VEC’s preliminary preferred option is for the East Gippsland Shire Council to consist of nine councillors, to be elected from one four-councillor ward, one three-councillor ward and two single-councillor wards. Three alternative options are also included in the Preliminary Report.
People have until 5.00 pm, Friday, 26 October 2007 to lodge submissions with the VEC regarding its Preliminary Report.
People who wish to speak publicly in support of their submissions will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing at:
- Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale
on Thursday, 1 November 2007 at 6.30 pm.
The Report is available on the VEC’s web site at www.vec.vic.gov.au . The Report is also available at the East Gippsland Shire Council offices, 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale, and at the VEC office, Level 8, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.
The VEC’s Final Report and recommendations will be lodged with the Minister for Local Government on Monday, 26 November 2007.
Any person who requires additional information can visit www.vec.vic.gov.au, contact the VEC on 13 18 32, or write to the VEC at Level 8, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.
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MAPS OF PRELIMINARY OPTIONS FOR East Gippsland Shire COUNCIL
PRELIMINARY
PREFERRED OPTION:
nine councillors, to be elected from one four-councillor ward, one
three-councillor ward and two single-councillor wards
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FIRST PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE OPTION:
nine councillors, to be elected from one three-councillor ward and three
two-councillor wards
