Representation Review 2

Council is now part way through the process of reviewing its structure and composition to determine whether a change of arrangements is required in relation to elector representation, so as to ensure that the electors of the area are being adequately and fairly represented.

An Options Paper has been the subject of the first consultation process undertaken during October and November 2016. It examined a number of different models relating to electoral composition in relation to Mayor or Chairperson, Wards or no Wards, Ward boundaries, number of Councillors.

Council considered the ten public submissions and the issues raised in relation to the advantages and disadvantages of the various options and a draft Representation Review Report has been prepared that contains Council's preferred future structure and composition. It also includes a complete account of the rationale behind the proposed choices.

The draft Representation Review Report is now out on a 6 week public consultation process and Council encourages you to have a look at the draft report and provide any comments or suggestions back for consideration prior to a final decision being made.