For release from Monday, 31 March 2008
MOONEE VALLEY CITY Council electoral representation review – Have your say on Your COuncil
The Victorian Electoral Commission is now asking for feedback on its Preliminary Report for the electoral representation review of the Moonee Valley City Council. The review looks at the number of councillors and the number of wards required to provide fair and equitable representation for all voters.
The City of Moonee Valley is currently a subdivided municipality with seven councillors elected from seven single-councillor wards. The VEC’s preliminary preference is for nine councillors, to be elected from three three-councillor wards.
An additional three options have also been provided in the Report for consideration and public comment.
The VEC encourages public input on the options and will be accepting written submissions until Tuesday, 22 April, 5.00 pm.
At the Public Hearing, to be held on 1 May at 6.30 pm, submitters who have requested to speak in support of their submissions will be able to do so. The hearing will take place at the Moonee Valley Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds and is open to the public.
For a copy of the Preliminary Report, visit the VEC website at www.vec.vic.gov.au
Copies are also available at the Council Offices, Moonee Valley Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, and at the VEC office, Level 8, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000. Further information is available by calling the VEC on 13 18 32.
The VEC’s Final Report, containing a final recommendation, will be lodged with the Minister for Local Government on Monday, 19 May 2008.
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Media releases are available from the VEC website http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/rrreleases.html
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MAPS OF PRELIMINARY OPTIONS FOR
Moonee Valley City COUNCIL
PRELIMINARY PREFERRED
OPTION:
nine councillors, to be elected from three three-councillor wards
FIRST PRELIMINARY
ALTERNATIVE OPTION:
nine councillors, to be elected from three three-councillor wards with
boundaries different to those in the preferred option
SECOND PRELIMINARY
ALTERNATIVE OPTION:
seven councillors, to be elected from one three-councillor ward and two
two-councillor wards
