Consultation from May 2 2025 to May 23 2025.

Renmark Paringa Council is currently undertaking an Elector Representation Review to determine whether its community would benefit from an alteration to the Council’s composition or ward structure.

Background

Council is required to undertake a review approximately every eight (8) years. The review process is expected to conclude by October 2025.

What does this review include?

Section 12 of the Local Government Act (the Act) outlines the requirements for the review to ensure fair and equitable representation of all electors within the Renmark Paringa Council area. The review must consider the following elements:

• The principal member of Council;
• The composition of Council;
• The number of elected members required to adequately represent the community and perform the roles and responsibilities of Council;
• Whether the Council area should be divided into wards;
• The number of wards (if applicable);
• The level of representation and elector ratio within each ward (if applicable);
• Ward names (if applicable);
• The Council name (if required).

To assist in the review process, a Representation Options Paper has been prepared, outlining the necessary details Council must consider.

How can I have a say?

Renmark Paringa Council is inviting the community to provide input through a consultation period from May 2, 2025, to May 23, 2025.

During this time, interested members of the community are encouraged to make a written submission to express their views on the future composition and structure of Council. The Representation Options Paper, which outlines the matters under consideration, is available for review. Feedback is welcome on the options contained within the paper.

Community members can also fill out an online form (below) to officially lodge their views.