ELECTION RESULTS

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the following results were confirmed by the Electoral Commission SA’s Returning Officer:

Mayor                                                                                                                        Vacancies 1

WHITTLE, Ruth                                                                                                             Elected 1

Election of Area Councillors                                                                              Vacancies 8

CHAMBERS, Cassandra                                                                                             Elected 1

MERCER, Graham John                                                                                             Elected 2

BURFORD, Michael                                                                                                     Elected 3

HOTCHIN, Raymond George                                                                                    Elected 4

SLEEP, Russell                                                                                                             Elected 5

HUCKS, Neil Oliver                                                                                                      Elected 6

MARTIN, Teena                                                                                                            Elected 7

MILLER, Kim William                                                                                                   Elected 8

Stephen Rufus

Chief Executive Officer

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Please click here for Candidate Profiles (and select Peterborough): Results (ecsa.sa.gov.au)

https://result.ecsa.sa.gov.au/lgeresults

Councils are part of the democratic framework of Australia. The community elects their council members every four years and the next elections are in October/November 2022.

Consider for a moment how everyday life is improved by the many services that councils provide. Imagine your community without street lighting, rubbish collection, footpaths, libraries, playgrounds and sports club facilities, community halls, seniors’ services – and the list goes on.

Unlike State and Federal elections, it is not compulsory to vote in South Australian council elections. However, council elections are the biggest single voluntary civic participation activity in the state with nearly 360,000 people voting in the 2014 council elections.

Another important difference from State and Federal elections is that all voting in council elections is done by post. Enrolled voters receive a voting package through the mail and return their votes in a reply paid envelope.

Key Dates

Legislative Framework

The rules for local government elections are set out in the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 and the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010, an act and regulations of the South Australian Parliament. To view the Act and Regulations go to www.parliament.sa.gov.au

You can make a difference

You can influence what happens in your local community in two ways – by nominating for a position on council, or by voting for a candidate who represents your views.

To ensure you have the opportunity to vote, you must be enrolled on either the State Election Roll, or your council’s supplementary roll. You can check your current electoral enrolment by entering your details on the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) website: https://check.aec.gov.au

ENROL TO VOTE

Refreshing the voters’ roll

Under the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, there is a requirement to purge the council supplementary roll on 1 January of every election year. All landlords, business lessees and resident non-Australian citizens are removed from the council voters roll (with the exception of City of Adelaide) and must re-enrol to be able to vote.

If you have been removed from the roll under these provisions you must re-enrol before the roll close deadline on Friday 29 July 2022, otherwise you will not be able to vote in the 2022 elections.

Enrolment for the 2022 council elections closes at 5pm on Friday 29 July 2022. 

Enrolling to vote is the first step towards participating in your council elections. Voting in the 2022 Council Elections is open to a broader range of people than state elections.

It's not just Australian citizens or residents who can enrol to vote. The broad categories for council election enrolment are:

• Residents/Individuals
• Resident/Business owners
• Students
• International students
• Landlords
• Body corporates
• Group (joint owners/occupiers of a facility)

If you are unsure about your voting eligibility, please contact Electoral Commission SA at 1300 655 232.

NOMINATING FOR COUNCIL

If you are eligible to enrol in your local council elections, you may also be eligible to become a candidate for a position on council.

Becoming a councillor presents the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes within your community. It's a rewarding and challenging role which requires commitment, responsibility and accountability.

Make a Difference - Nominate for Council Handbook

Visit this helpful website for more information about becoming a candidate and what it entails:

www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/council-elections/nominate

See here for local Candidate profiles (and select Peterborough): Results (ecsa.sa.gov.au)

VOTE

Your vote in a council election can make a huge difference. It's your opportunity to help make your community a better place to live. The voting period for council elections 2022 is from Friday 14 October to 5:00pm, Thursday 10 November.

Further information available at:

www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/council-elections/vote