Representation Review 2020

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The Representation Review process requires each Council to undertake a review of all aspects of its composition and the division (or potential division) of the Council area into wards.

Representation Review must be completed in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Act to ensure fair and equitable representation of all City of Marion electors.

What does this review include?

The principal member of Council:

  • whether it should be a mayor elected by the community, or
  • a chairperson selected by (and from amongst) the elected members;

The composition of Council, including:

  • the number of elected members required to provide fair and adequate representation to the community; o
  • the division of the Council area into wards or the abolition of wards; o
  • is there a need or benefit for area councillors in addition to ward councillors (where the Council area is to be divided into wards);
  • if wards are to be retained, is there a need to change ward boundaries, the level of ward representation within, and the names of, any future proposed wards. To see current City of Marion ward structures click here.

The initial consultation about options paper was open for 6 weeks and closed on 14 September 2020 offering face to face workshops, online survey and discussion forum or written submissions.

How can I have a say? October 2020

During October and November we consulted on the Draft Representation Review Report. We asked people to:

We are now collating responses and thank you for your feedback.

Further information regarding the Elector Representation Review can also be obtained by contacting:

Jaimie Thwaites

Acting Manager Corporate Governance

Ph: 8375 6600 or by email jaimie.thwaites@marion.sa.gov.au

Next steps

Council will make a final decision and submitting its recommendations to the Electoral Commissioner for certification and government gazettal.

The Representation Review process requires each Council to undertake a review of all aspects of its composition and the division (or potential division) of the Council area into wards.

Representation Review must be completed in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Act to ensure fair and equitable representation of all City of Marion electors.

What does this review include?

The principal member of Council:

  • whether it should be a mayor elected by the community, or
  • a chairperson selected by (and from amongst) the elected members;

The composition of Council, including:

  • the number of elected members required to provide fair and adequate representation to the community; o
  • the division of the Council area into wards or the abolition of wards; o
  • is there a need or benefit for area councillors in addition to ward councillors (where the Council area is to be divided into wards);
  • if wards are to be retained, is there a need to change ward boundaries, the level of ward representation within, and the names of, any future proposed wards. To see current City of Marion ward structures click here.

The initial consultation about options paper was open for 6 weeks and closed on 14 September 2020 offering face to face workshops, online survey and discussion forum or written submissions.

How can I have a say? October 2020

During October and November we consulted on the Draft Representation Review Report. We asked people to:

We are now collating responses and thank you for your feedback.

Further information regarding the Elector Representation Review can also be obtained by contacting:

Jaimie Thwaites

Acting Manager Corporate Governance

Ph: 8375 6600 or by email jaimie.thwaites@marion.sa.gov.au

Next steps

Council will make a final decision and submitting its recommendations to the Electoral Commissioner for certification and government gazettal.

Consultation has concluded
CLOSED: This quick poll has concluded.
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Overall, which option is your preference

Option 1 | 3 Wards with 3 Councillors per Ward = total 9 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 1 a | 3 Wards with 4 Councillors per Ward = total 12 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 2 | - 3 Wards with 3 Councillors per Ward = total 9 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 2a | 3 Wards with 4 Councillors per Ward = total 12 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 3 | 4 Wards with 2 Councillors per Ward = total 8 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 3a | 4 Wards with 3 Councillors per Ward = total 12 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 4 | 5 Wards with 2 Councillors per Ward = total 10 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 5 | 4 Wards with 2 Councillors per Ward, 1 Ward with 3 Councillors = total 11 Councillors plus Mayor
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Option 6 | 6 Wards with 2 Councillors per Ward = total 12 Councillors plus Mayor
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Total Votes : 1