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Local Government Elections 2008Last modified: August 18, 2008 - 1:55 PM
Local Government Elections will be held this year on Saturday 13 September 2008. Residents of Cabonne Council will be electing 12 Councillors to represent the Shire for the next 4 years. This represents 2 Councillors for each of the 6 wards of the Shire. A referendum will also be held in conjunction with the elections. Two questions will be put to voters regarding reducing Councillor numbers and abolishing wards. Further information can be found within this section. The 2008 Local Government Elections are organised and conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission with the election costs paid by Councils. The Electoral Commission also appoints an independent Returning Officer. For further information go to the NSW Electoral Commission website.
Holding a Constitutional Referendum in Conjunction With the 2008 Local Government Election - Cases For & Against - Published: 18 Aug 2008 VOTING IS COMPULSORY Cabonne Shire Council covers an area of approximately 6,108 square kilometres and is home to approximately 12,940 residents. The Shire is presently divided into six Wards being Belubula, Nangar, Canobolas, Ophir, Yuranigh and Goobang. Two Councillors are elected from each of those Wards to form the twelve person governing body of the Council. The voting system used to elect Councillors under this Ward structure is known as the Optional Preferential. Each year the Councillors elect the Mayor from within their number. Council has recently resolved that it will hold a Constitutional Referendum in conjunction with the 2008 Council election to deal with the issues of reduction in the number of Councillors from twelve to nine; and/or abolition of wards. Council believes that public input into these issues is vital. more .. |
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