City of Mount Gambier is seeking community feedback on a Representative Review of Council\u2019s elected body.<\/p>\n
The review, which is conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999, is to determine whether the current Council structure and composition is the most appropriate way to represent the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is probably one of the most important consultations that we undertake in terms of how we represent our community,\u201d City of Mount Gambier Governance and Property Manager Brittany Shelton said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our community’s opportunity to have their say on what kind of structure Council has in place to represent them and how their priorities are administered by Council.\u201d<\/p>\n
A local government consultant reviewed City of Mount Gambier\u2019s existing representation structure and recommended it remain the same for the next eight years, until the next review. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed composition and structure of Council.<\/p>\n
\u201cEssentially, the community can provide feedback on the composition, including the number and type of councillors representing them and structure, and whether or not we have wards dividing the council into communities of interest.\u201d<\/p>\n