THE Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing the ward boundaries in Brimbank in preparation for local council elections in November.
The commission was been appointed by the Brimbank City Council to undertake the review and proposes to alter the boundary between Grassland Ward and Harvester Ward. It is now seeking feedback on the proposed new boundaries.
Submissions must be received at the commission by 5pm on 25 March.
A public hearing where people can speak in support of their submissions if requested will take place at the council chambers in Alexandra Ave, Sunshine, on 31 March at 6.30pm.
The preliminary ward boundaries report, which contains details of the recommendation and information on how to make a submission, is available from the VEC or can be downloaded from www.vec.vic.gov.au Copies are also available for viewing at the municipal offices, Alexandra Ave, Sunshine.
“During a subdivision review, ward boundaries are re-drawn so that the ‘one vote, one value’ principle can apply at the next election,” Victorian Electoral Commissioner Steve Tully said.
On 21 April, the commission will make a final recommendation, which will be sent to the Minister for Local Government and made available to the public.
A subdivision review can only make recommendations to change ward boundaries.
The number of councillors in the municipality, number of councillors in each ward, voting method and ward names cannot be altered.
