Shire of Beverley - Local Government Elections
Extraordinary Election 2021/22
Friday 21 January 2022
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are called for the Local Government Extraordinary Election to be held on Friday 21 January 2022 to fill one (1) 2-year term .
To be a Councillor, you would be involved in running an organisation with the responsibility of making decisions that have a major impact on our lifestyle. As a representative of your community you will find the role enjoyable, challenging and stimulating with involvement in matters as diverse as recreation, strategic planning, the environment, financial planning, town planning, youth, roads and many more.
Vacancies
DISTRICT One vacancy One 2 year term
Who is eligible?
Any person who is an Australian Citizen over the age of 18 years who is an elector of the district and is not disqualified under the Local Government Act 1995 may nominate for council.
Prior to nominating, a candidate must complete Local Government Candidate Induction online through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Communities website. You require an email address to complete the induction.
https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/local-government/local-governments/council-elections/induction-for-prospective-candidates
When to nominate
Nominations open on Wednesday 8 December 2021 and close at 4.00pm sharp on Wednesday 15 December 2021.
Where to nominate
At the Shire of Beverley Office, 136 Vincent Street, Beverley.
The Office is open from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Nominations must be to the Returning Officer (CEO) on a prescribed form that is available from the Shire Office.
An $80 nomination deposit is required as well as a profile of the candidate consisting of no more than 800 words. You can include a recent passport sized photo of the candidate’s head or head and shoulders if you wish.
If unable to personally attend to nominate, an authorised agent can do this on a candidate’s behalf.
For more information contact CEO Stephen Gollan, a nomination pack is available from the Shire Office.
RESULTS OF PREVIOUS ELECTION
Local Government Act 1995
Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997 [s.4.77]
These are the results of the local government election held on 19th October 2019. At the close of nominations, six nominations were received for six vacancies.
District
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Candidate
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Number of Votes
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Beverley
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David WHITE
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Elected Unopposed
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Beverley
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Alan SATTLER
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Elected Unopposed
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Beverley
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Susan MARTIN
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Elected Unopposed
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Beverley
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John MAXWELL
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Elected Unopposed
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Beverley
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Don DAVIS
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Elected Unopposed
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Beverley
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Tim SEED
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Elected Unopposed
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Therefore the following people are elected as councillors for the District of Beverley
Each councillor will hold office until the date set out next to his name.
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Name
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Expiry of term
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David WHITE
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18 October 2025
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Alan SATTLER
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18 October 2025
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Susan MARTIN
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18 October 2025
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John MAXWELL
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18 October 2025
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Don DAVIS
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18 October 2025
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| Tim SEED |
21 October 2023* |
*Extraordinary position filled.
There were no Electoral Gifts or Donations to register. CLICK HERE to view
Stephen P GOLLAN
Returning Officer
9 September 2021