How to Vote

Who Can Vote?
Only those who are correctly enrolled can vote in any election. For local government elections, you need to be a resident, or a non-resident owner or non-resident occupier of rateable property.

Who Conducts the Election?
The elections will be conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Is Voting Compulsory?
No, voting in local government elections is not compulsory in Western Australia.

When will I get my Election Package?
Packages will be sent to all eligible electors within the district from 24 September 2007.

By when must the ballot paper be returned?
All ballot papers must be returned by 6pm on Saturday 20 October 2007 to be included in the count. Normally the ballot paper (inside its declaration envelope) should be returned by mail. However, throughout the period of the election it is possible to deposit returned packages into a sealed ballot box at the City of Gosnells Administration Centre located at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells. On Election Day (Saturday 20 October 2007) return election packages can be personally delivered to the Returning Officer who will be in the foyer of the City of Gosnells Administration Centre, between 8am and 6pm.

Replacement Packages
Can be obtained from the City of Gosnells at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells prior to election day and from 8am to 6pm on election day if the package is not received or should any papers be missing.

Polling Place
City of Gosnells Administration Centre, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.

The Count of Votes
Will commence after 6pm on Saturday 20 October in the Reception Room, City of Gosnells Administration Building, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.

as posted on COGSite