2022 Review of Ward Boundaries & Representation

Share 2022 Review of Ward Boundaries & Representation on Facebook Share 2022 Review of Ward Boundaries & Representation on Twitter Share 2022 Review of Ward Boundaries & Representation on Linkedin Email 2022 Review of Ward Boundaries & Representation link

Consultation has concluded

Comments close 5pm on Friday, 20 January 2023

The State Government, as part of a major review of the Local Government Act 1995, has recently announced significant changes with respect to councillor numbers and the method of election of the Mayor/President for some local governments.

The minimum/maximum number of councillors will now be determined by population and for local governments within the Band 1 or 2 classifications, will mean the Mayor/President must be elected by the electors of the district. Councillor numbers permitted by population bands are:

  • Up to 5,000 – 5 councillors (including the President).
  • Between 5,000 and 75,000 – 5 to 9 councillors (including the Mayor/President)
  • Above 75,000 – 9 to 15 councillors (including the Mayor)

Consequently, the City of Kalamunda (City) which is classified as a band 2 local government and a current population of around 61,000, can now only have a maximum of 8 councillors plus a Mayor elected by the electors.

To ensure that there is not an imbalance in the number of electors per councillor between the wards and that the number of councillors for the City and each ward meets the legislative requirements and is appropriate for providing proper governance and community representation across the district, the City is reviewing its wards and representative structure.

Currently the City is divided into four (4) electoral wards, each electing three (3) councillors. The Mayor is elected by the councillors.

Council last reviewed its wards and representation in November 2016.

The review is being carried out in accordance with clause 6 of Schedule 2.2 of the Local Government Act 1995 and will assess the appropriateness of:

  • The current ward boundaries.
  • The number of councillors representing each ward.

The associated documents can be viewed via the document library or alternatively, the information can be viewed at the City of Kalamunda Administration, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda during business hours.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Have your say on the Ward boundaries and Representation via:

Online: see form below
By Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
By Post: City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda 6926

Written public submissions can be submitted by email or post using the above contact information.

Comments close 5pm on Friday, 20 January 2023


Comments close 5pm on Friday, 20 January 2023

The State Government, as part of a major review of the Local Government Act 1995, has recently announced significant changes with respect to councillor numbers and the method of election of the Mayor/President for some local governments.

The minimum/maximum number of councillors will now be determined by population and for local governments within the Band 1 or 2 classifications, will mean the Mayor/President must be elected by the electors of the district. Councillor numbers permitted by population bands are:

  • Up to 5,000 – 5 councillors (including the President).
  • Between 5,000 and 75,000 – 5 to 9 councillors (including the Mayor/President)
  • Above 75,000 – 9 to 15 councillors (including the Mayor)

Consequently, the City of Kalamunda (City) which is classified as a band 2 local government and a current population of around 61,000, can now only have a maximum of 8 councillors plus a Mayor elected by the electors.

To ensure that there is not an imbalance in the number of electors per councillor between the wards and that the number of councillors for the City and each ward meets the legislative requirements and is appropriate for providing proper governance and community representation across the district, the City is reviewing its wards and representative structure.

Currently the City is divided into four (4) electoral wards, each electing three (3) councillors. The Mayor is elected by the councillors.

Council last reviewed its wards and representation in November 2016.

The review is being carried out in accordance with clause 6 of Schedule 2.2 of the Local Government Act 1995 and will assess the appropriateness of:

  • The current ward boundaries.
  • The number of councillors representing each ward.

The associated documents can be viewed via the document library or alternatively, the information can be viewed at the City of Kalamunda Administration, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda during business hours.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Have your say on the Ward boundaries and Representation via:

Online: see form below
By Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
By Post: City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda 6926

Written public submissions can be submitted by email or post using the above contact information.

Comments close 5pm on Friday, 20 January 2023