Councillor Vacancies – Co-Option?

Emergency regulations have delayed elections until May 2021.  However some councils have councillor vacancies following retirements and resignations.  The emergency regulations do not mention co-option, therefore current opinion is that existing legislation still persists.  Notices of vacancies should therefore be made and the electorate given the opportunity to request an election, however in the event …

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