Election to be held in the North Ward
The Council of the Town of Bassendean will, at the Ordinary Council Meeting in September, decide whether to hold an in-person or postal ballot to fill the casual vacancy resulting from the resignation of Cr Chris Merfield.
Cr Merfield was elected onto Council in May 2005 and has been a well-regarded and respected Councillor, noted for his pertinent and insightful contribution to debate. Cr Merfield resigned on 27 August due to work and family commitments.
“Only residents in the North Ward will be impacted by the resignation,” said Cr Tina Klein, Mayor of the Town.
The casual vacancy will be to complete the term of office that lapses at the date of the Local Government elections in October 2009.
“The election process includes bringing up-to-date the roll of electors, calling for nominations and undertaking the ballot,” said Acting CEO, Graeme Haggart. “The Mayor will nominate the date for the election once Council has determined the method,” he added.
“All steps in the process will be advertised once Council has made up its mind whether to engage the Electoral Commission to conduct the ballot,” added Cr Klein.
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the election is required to be conducted within 4 months of the date of the vacancy.
Perth Solar City
$13.9 million of Commonwealth funding will fund the Perth Solar City. The State Department of Housing and Works will lead the project and includes Bassendean through the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council.
Over 6000 households and businesses may participate, using the sun to generate electricity on their roof with photo-voltaic power systems, hot water solar water heaters and energy saving measures such as: smart electricity meters, in-house monitors and audits, time of use tariffs, efficient light bulbs, low flow showerheads, insulation and other measures.
A high-profile marketing campaign is being developed and more information on this exciting program will be available shortly.
Residents interested in the program can register their interest with the EMRC at www.emrc.org.au or 9424 2222.
