State Election
In the case that a current Elected Member of the City of Perth runs as a candidate in the State Election, under the Local Government Act 1995, they may continue to hold their office on the City of Perth Council and undertake the duties of that role until they are declared elected as a member of the Parliament (section 2.20 of the Local Government Act 1995).
Following election to Parliament a vacancy on Council will occur when the Elected Member –
- resigns, or
- advises or accepts that they are disqualified (Under section 2.20 of the Local Government Act 1995) or
- is declared to be disqualified by the State Administrative Tribunal
To find out more, please see our FAQs.
FAQs
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Does an Elected Member who is elected in a State Election have to resign from Council?No. However, they will be automatically disqualified upon election subject to the provisions and processes of Section 2.20 of the Local Government Act 1995.
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Does an Elected Member who nominates to be a candidate in a State Election have to resign from Council?No. Nomination to be a candidate in a State election does not disqualify an Elected Member from being a member of Council. They would only be disqualified from being a member of Council when elected to State Parliament in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.20 of the Local Government Act 1995.
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What guides an Elected Member's conduct when they become a candidate in a State Election?The City of Perth Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates will continue to guide them in their role as an Elected Member.
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What happens if there is more than one vacancy on Council?If Council has the numbers required to meet its decision-making requirements under the Local Government Act 1995, Council may request the Electoral Commissioner postpone the election required to fill the vacancies and consolidate it with the Ordinary Election to be held in October 2025.