As a result of insufficient candidates at the 2019 triennial elections, extraordinary vacancies have occurred in the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision).
Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Tuesday 18 February 2020, a by-election will be held under the first-past-the-post electoral system by postal vote for two members of the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision).
Nominations
Candidates must be nominated on a nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Monday 25 November 2019 from: - Administration Offices, Whakatāne District Council, 14 Commerce Street, Whakatāne - Murupara Service Centre and Library, Civic Square, Pine Drive, Murupara - by phoning 0800 922 822 - or from our website's by-election page. Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at any of the above locations, no later than 12 noon, Monday 23 December 2019.
Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cash, cheque or bank transfer).
A candidate may submit a photo and a candidate profile statement with their nomination paper for inclusion with the voting document being sent to electors.
An attachment to the nomination paper outlines rules and procedures governing candidate profile statements and photos.
Electoral Roll
The electoral roll to be used for this by-election closes on Monday 23 December 2019 and can be inspected during normal business hours from Monday 25 November 2019 at the locations above.
Enrolment for inclusion on the Residential Electoral Roll is conducted through the Electoral Commission. Applications for enrolment should be made through your local postal agency.
Enrolment for inclusion on the Ratepayer Electoral Roll is conducted through the electoral office of Whakatāne District Council. Applications for enrolment can be made on the prescribed form available from the above sources.
Following closure of the roll, the electoral officer may, on application of any person who is or claims to be entitled to be enrolled or any other person or otherwise, make any necessary corrections to the names, addresses, abbreviations, or marks appearing in the electoral roll.
Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer
Independent Election Services Ltd for Whakatāne District Council
Phone 0800 922 822