Ordinary Elections

Elections are held every two (2) years on the third Saturday in October. The next ordinary election is to be held in October 2013. Residents are automatically enrolled to vote in accordance with the State Electoral Roll. Owners of properties who do not reside at that property are not automatically eligible to vote in that ward.

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If only one (1) nomination is received for a particular seat that person will be elected unopposed and no election will take place.

Results of Council Election- NEW PRESIDENT, DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL

At a Special Meeting of Council held Tuesday 20 October 2009, Cr Gordon Wilson was elected to the office of President and Cr Lou Parker was elected to the office of Deputy President. Both positions are for a two year term.

The Council now consists of the following:

          Cr Gordon Wilson                          President                  Northampton Ward

          Cr Lou Parker                               Deputy President       Kalbarri Ward

          Cr Terry Carson                                                          Northampton Ward

          Cr Brad Cripps                                                            Northampton Ward

          Cr Graham Leggett                                                      Northampton Ward

          Cr Owen Simkin                                                           Northampton Ward

          Cr Sandy Stock-Standen                                               Northampton Ward

          Cr Jessica Booth                                                          Kalbarri Ward

          Cr Patricia Gliddon                                                      Kalbarri Ward

          Cr Stephanie Penn                                                       Kalbarri Ward

END OF AN ERA

At the completion of the 2009 Local Government Elections four Councillors retired, being the previous Shire President Cr George Parker, Cr Eric Simkin, Cr Vicki Maskrey and Cr Alcida Link.

Cr Eric Simkin has been on Council for 12 years, Cr Vicki Maskrey for a second term for 4 years and Cr Alcida Link for 4 years. The Councillors are thanked for their guidance and leadership throughout their years on Council.

Cr Parker has been on Council for 22 years of which he has served as President for 10 years and Deputy President for 4 years. Cr Parker has been a very active member of the Council and the communities. Cr Parker has seen many projects and improvements to services, infrastructure, road works etc come to fruition during his term and without his support and leadership it I doubtful that some of the projects would have in fact occurred.

To dedicate 22 years of a person’s life as a Councillor, which is a voluntary position, is a testament to the dedication and commitment he gave to the Shire of Northampton. His efforts are greatly appreciated.

The Council wishes the four members all the best for their life outside of local government.