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Elections

Nominations opened on 3 September 2009 and closed on 10 September 2009.

According to the Local Government Act 1995, a councillor:

  • Represents the interests of electors, ratepayers and residents of the district;
  • Provides leadership and guidance to the community in the district;
  • Facilitates communication between the community and the council;
  • Participates in the local government's decision making processes at council and committee meetings; and
  • Performs such other functions as are given to a councillor by the Act or any other written law.

The following nominations have been received as at 4 September 2009 (.PDF documents):

Candidate Details Summary Page 1
Candidate Details Summary Page 2


RESULTS OF 2009 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS FOR THE CITY OF WANNEROO

Coastal Ward Central Ward North Ward South Ward
GOODENOUGH, Ian
Elected Unopposed		 GUISE, Dianne
3077 votes (33.02%		 GRAY, Laura 
1390 votes (62%)		 TREBY, Brett
3660 votes (27.04%)

STEFFENS, Rudi
Elected Unopposed

 NEWTON, Dot
2575 votes (27.63%)		   MACKENZIE, Stuart
2426 votes (17.92%)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why should I be a candidate for election?
What qualifications do I need?
Who can nominate to be a candidate?
When can I nominate?
How do I apply?

Why should I be a candidate for election?
The experience of being a councillor is an enriching one. You will be the voice of your constituents and an ambassador for your community. The reward of personal satisfaction can be considerable as you have a chance to influence what happens in your community. You will gain satisfaction through:

  • Representing your community;
  • Being involved in key local issues and developments, and in liaising with the State and Commonwealth governments;
  • Being involved in establishing the strategic directions and vision for your local government;
  • Being responsible for approving the budget and monitoring local government's overall financial performance;
  • Ensuring equity of access to local government resources; and
  • Being involved with community organisations and events.

As a councillor, you will gain knowledge and skills in areas which will assist you to perform effectively in such areas as policy information, corporate planning, advocacy and budgeting.

What qualifications do I need?
No formal qualifications are necessary to be a councillor, but you should have an interest in government and, of course, in your community.
Above all, you must have a liking for people and an interest in their problem. It also helps to be a good listener and an active team member. Training courses for councillors are available to help develop their skills.

Who can nominate to be a candidate?
Any person who is an Australian citizen, 18 years or over and on the electoral roll (unless a nominee of a body corporate or otherwise disqualified), may nominate for council. Prospective nominees are encouraged to contact the City of Wanneroo if they are unsure of their eligibility.

When can I nominate?
Candidate nominations will open on 3 September 2009 and close at 4.00pm on 10 September 2009.

How do I apply?
There are a few steps to get your name on the ballot paper. You must:

Mr Louis Zampogna
(T) 0401 534 846
Email: lzampogna@yahoo.com

For more detailed information on standing for council, click on the following links:

2009 Ordinary Local Government Elections

Local government elections will take place on Saturday 17 October 2009.

Position Incumbent
Central Ward Cr Dot Newton
Central Ward Cr Frank Cvitan
Coastal Ward Cr Ian Goodenough
Coastal Ward Cr Rudi Steffens
North Ward Cr Laura Gray
South Ward Cr Brett Treby
South Ward Cr Colin Hughes
23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo WA 6065 | Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946
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