Central Desert Regional Council - News

It is with great pleasure that Central Desert announce that Sandra Peckham has been elected unopposed as Central Desert Regional Council's newest Councillor to represent the Akityarre Ward.

The Akityarre Ward covers the community of Atitjere and surrounding stations and outstations.The vacancy occurred due to the resignation of Cr Louis Schaber. Cr Schaber has left the Council due to health issues.

"I am very pleased to see that community members are willing to step up to such an important role. Being a Councillor is a difficult job but one that makes a real difference for our communities" President Adrian Dixon said "Sandra is a strong voice in Atitjere and we welcome her to the Council."

Please join us in making Cr Peckham welcome in her new role.

Central Desert Regional Council and the Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC) advise that community members are invited to stand as a candidate for one (1) Councillor vacancy in the Central Desert Regional Council - Akityarre Ward.

Nominees should lodge their completed nomination forms as soon as possible with Daniel Teudt - Manager Governance or see Kerry Shervey - Council Services Manager, Atitjere.

Nominees must be enrolled electors living in the council area and be nominated by at least three other persons who are eligible to vote at the election. Qualification and disqualification provisions apply.

Nomination forms must be received by the Returning Officer at the NTEC no later than 12 noon SHARP on Friday 26 February 2016.

Enrolment forms are available from the Central Desert Regional Council offices, offices of the NTEC, or can be downloaded from the NTEC website (www.ntec.nt.gov.au). You may also enrol or change your details on-line at www.aec.gov.au.

If a poll is held, voting is compulsory for all electors enrolled for an address within the Akityarre Ward area.

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