Due to the retirement of Cr Peter Smith earlier this year, the Shire of Quairading has a vacancy within our Council. An Extraordinary Election will occur on the 21st of November, 2024.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Shire Councillor?
Why Consider Becoming a Councillor?
Be a Voice: Represent your neighbors and bring their concerns to the table.
Shape Policies: Influence decisions that affect everything from local parks to community programs.
Drive Change: Help create innovative solutions for our shire’s most pressing issues.
What You Need to Know:
Eligibility: Open to most engaged community members who are ready to commit.
Support: Training and resources are provided to help you succeed.
Impact: This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.
Some Key Dates and Information:
1st October, 2024: Nominations open. This is the first day for candidates to lodge a completed nomination paper, in the prescribed form, with the Returning Officer.
8th October, 2024: Nominations close at 4PM, the 44th day before election day.
22nd October, 2024: Election packages are sent to Australia Post for distribution to residents on the Electoral Role. This will be a postal vote and electors will be required to return their vote via post.
21st November, 2024: Election Day! Close of polls will be 6pm. The successful candidate will be announced as soon as practical after this date.
Still thinking? Here are some useful links:
Prospective candidates can inform themselves on what it means to be a Councillor. A good source of information is the DLGSCI website under Local Government Elections:
Local government elections | DLGSC
The link to the mandatory Local Government Candidate Induction is the following:
Induction for prospective candidates | DLGSC
Eligibility Criteria and how to make an effective nomination can be found here:
Nominating to be a council member | DLGSC
You may even like to contact a current Councillor to learn more about the role, and why they love what they do! A full list of current Councillors is on our website here:
Quairading is a beautiful town nestled in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia, just 1.5 hours drive from Perth on the York-Merredin Road.
We are a farming community producing cereal and grain crops, sandalwood plantation, wool, sheep and cattle, supported by rural service industries.
Our vibrant community provides a variety of volunteer-run cultural, sporting and social activities. We’re known for being a friendly and welcoming town.
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For upcoming events and happenings within our busy Shire, check back here or visit our Facebook page @ShireOfQuairading or the Quairading CRC Facebook page @QuairadingCRC
