DAVID SCOTT ELECTED TO GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL

Published on 20 November 2024

David Scott has been elected to Glen Innes Severn Council following a countback election conducted yesterday (Tuesday, 19 November 2024). A countback was held to fill a casual vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Rob Banham on 10 October 2024.

At its first meeting following the September 2024 election, Council resolved to fill any vacancies through a countback process. Countback allows the Council to fill a casual vacancy using a recount of the ballot papers from the last ordinary election, instead of requiring an attendance by election. This process is conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC).

In the 28 days after Cr Banham’s resignation, the Returning Officer from the NSWEC contacted all unelected candidates from the September 2024 election who were eligible for the countback election. Candidates who wished to participate submitted formal applications, and only these candidates were included in the process.

Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis welcomed Cr Scott’s election, saying, “I appreciate David’s patience through the countback process and congratulate him on his election to Council. I look forward to his contributions to healthy and collegial debate in the best interests of the community as we make important decisions as elected officials. David brings his life and work experience and perspective to the team which will be welcomed and respected.”

Further information about the countback election process is available on the NSWEC website: Countback elections - NSW Electoral Commission.