Following the public notice of a casual vacancy (due to the resignation of Paul Scott Harrison) to give electors the opportunity to request an election, as there were no requests to hold an election, the Returning Officer has confirmed that the Parish Council can fill the vacancy by co-option.
Therefore, the Parish Council invites applications for co-option, and a notice of the casual vacancy can be accessed by clicking the link below:
Any person interested in applying should refer to the Parish Council’s Co-option Procedure, which is available from the Parish Clerk or by clicking the link below.
Applicants for co-option should:
- Submit an application form (a copy of the application form is attached as Appendix A – section 1 to the Co-option Procedure);
- Confirm their eligibility for the position of Councillor by signing a copy of the eligibility criteria on the application form (Appendix A – section 2 to the Co-option Procedure).
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 and should be submitted to the Clerk at: parishclerk.eastfarndon@gmail.com . Applications will then be considered at the Parish Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, 17 May 2023. If you have any questions about the role of a Parish Councillor, or any general queries, please contact the Clerk.
You can also read all about the East Farndon Parish Council on this website by using the menu or go there diectly by clicking this link, https://eastfarndon.org/parish-council/
Caroline Burton
Clerk to East Farndon Parish Council