COUNCILLOR VACANCY - C WARD

Published on 26 March 2024

A casual vacancy has occurred in C ward of Lachlan Shire Council as a result of the incumbent councillor being absent for three consecutive meetings. Under paragraph 234 of the Local Government Act 1993, a vacancy in the civic office automatically occurs in this situation.

Lachlan Shire Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on 3 April 2024 to consider requesting the Minister for Local Government to dispense with the need to hold a by-election. This is permitted under the Local Government Act when the vacancy occurs within eighteen months of the next local government general election.

The community will go to the poll on 14 September 2024 to elect the next Lachlan Shire Council. It is important for all voters to exercise their democratic responsibilities and vote for the candidate that best represents their interests and values. It is equally important that a sufficient number of candidates nominate for election to ensure the diversity of our community is represented on the council.

Information sessions for people interested in nominating for election to Council will be held during May 2024. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend these sessions with details of times, dates and locations to be announced in April. Information regarding nominating to be a councillor can also be found at: www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/councillors/ and https://elections.nsw.gov.au