Links on this page:
- Council elections
- General Meeting of Electors
- Types of Meetings
- Community Events
- Clubs Connect
- Leisure Courses
- Citizenship Ceremonies
For more information on the upcoming events, contact the Town’s Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000.
General information
Council elections
Councillors of the Town of Bassendean are elected by persons registered on the Council electoral roll and elections are conducted in accordance with the Local government act and associated regulations. The Mayor of the Town of Bassendean is elected by the Council from amongst the Councillors.
The community elects councillors for a term of four years at general elections held every second year. voting at Council elections in not compulsory. The Town of Bassendean has adopted a postal voting system as the preferred method of casting votes.
General Meeting of Electors
A General Meeting of Electors is held once each year at a time and place that is advised in the local community newspaper. The purpose of this meeting is to present the Annual Report and the Auditor’s Report to the electors.
Types of Meetings
Council meetings:
Ordinary meetings of Council
Special Council meetings:
All Special meetings of Council
Standing Committees:
Standing Committee comprising all Councillors
Other Council Committees:
Include committees such as the Access and Inclusion Committee, Arts Committee, Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award Selection Committee, Bassendean Local Studies Collection Management Committee, Cyril Jackson Physical Education & Community Recreation Centre Management Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Local Emergency Management Committee, Public Events Committee, Seniors’ Week Co-ordinating Committee and the Youth Advisory Council.
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Community Events
Every year, the Town of Bassendean offers a wide variety of popular public events, many of which attract thousands of attendees. Following are the main events that tourists and visitors may wish to participate in:
- Australia Day Celebration and Fireworks - 26 January
- Multicultural Food Fair and Fireworks Festival, held in March
- ANZAC Day Service at the War Memorial - April 25th
- NAIDOC Family Day, offering a range of indigenous food and entertainment, held in July
- Photographic Exhibition - August
- RailFest, festival of the Rail Heritage Society WA - October
- Community Fair and Expo - November
- Carols by Candlelight - mid December
For further information on dates, locations and times of community events, see Upcoming events >>>
Clubs Connect
The Town of Bassendean's clubs development program Clubs Connect aims to provide support and guidance for local sport and recreation Clubs and organisations. Clubs who register in the Clubs Connect Program and attend all 4 development seminars are eligible for sports equipment vouchers.
Clubs Connect provides of a range of services for clubs and organisations including:
- A series of Clubs Development seminars and workshops
- E-News email updates
- Clubs details displayed on Town of Bassendean Website
- Bassendean Sports Achievement Awards.
Leisure Courses
The Town of Bassendean provides a range of leisure courses for the local community to enjoy. The courses are divided into four categories Creative Zone, Lifestyle, Healthy Living and Active Living and provide the opportunity to partake in various activities such as tennis coaching or pond boat making. For further information or to enrol in any of our fantastic leisure courses please see leisure courses brochure or contact Customer Services on 08 9377 8000.
Citizenship Ceremonies
A Citizenship Ceremony is always held on Australia Day (26 January) and this ceremony includes the presentation of the Premier’s Active Australia Day Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards.
All documents need to be received by Council from Canberra before any ceremony can be conducted. The Town of Bassendean advises the candidate and notifies of the next available date and time.
Ceremonies throughout the year can be held each month before the Ordinary Council Meetings, held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Private ceremonies can be conducted by the Mayor when he/she is available, candidates will be notified of dates and times.
For more information, contact the Town’s Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000.
