The Shire of Merredin, in conjunction with the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC), will be holding the 2009 Local Government Election by postal vote.  Election Day is Saturday 17 October 2009.

The Returning Officer for the 2009 election is David Atkins and he can be contacted by phone 9041 1766, fax 9041 1722, mobile 0428 632 074 or email dsatkins@westnet.com.au.  Further information can be obtained from the Department of Local Government (DLG&RD) website as well as the Western Australian Electoral Commission website.

The Election Timeline can be viewed here.  The Notice of Election can be viewed here.

There were 5 nominations received for the 3 vacancies on Council.  These were (in Ballot Paper order) Caroline Blakers, Wayne Wallace, John Simmonds, Martin Morris and Donna Crook.  Click on the candidate's name to view their Election Profile.  These profiles are also displayed in the Administration Centre Foyer and the Shire Noticeboard at the Westpac Bank.

Listed below are two documents providing information in relation to the 2009 Local Government Election.

Standing for Council - Information Booklet produced by Department of Local Government

Local Government Elections - Frequenty Asked Questions Booklet produced by Department of Local Government