Extraordinary Election - Call for Nominations

Nominations for this vacancy open on 31st January 2008. Nominations must be lodged by 4.00pm 7th February 2008 with the Returning Officer at the Shire of Murchison Prior to this time.

Candidates are required to lodge with the returning officer:

• A completed nomination in the prescribed form, signed and witnessed. This form is available from the Shire of Murchison.
• A single A4 page profile containing not more than 150 words of biographical information about the proposed candidate and statements of the candidate’s policies or beliefs.
• A nomination deposit of $80 (cash, postal order, EFT or bank cheque subject to Returning Officer approval) must be received by close of nominations. Contact the Shire Office for bank account details if required.
• A recent passport-sized photograph (optional)

Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidate’s behalf, it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate.

The documents may be hand delivered, posted or faxed to the Returning Officer and must be received by the close of nominations.

Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates can be obtained by contacting the Shire of Murchison.

Dirk Sellenger
Returning Officer
Shire of Murchison