Published on:
21
April 2008
The Community Council election process is set to get underway in May with a call to residents in Alloa's Bowmar, Sauchie, Fishcross, Coalsnaughton & Devonside to form community councils.
And all that's needed is 20 signatures from each community before 15th May and the election wheels will be set in motion.
Then it's on to the second stage of the process of inviting nominations and electing Community Council members right across Clackmannanshire. There are vacancies in all areas across the county, and the nomination process is simple - just fill out the form and get two people to support you. Anyone who is over the age of 16 and who appears on our electoral roll can stand.
Provost Derek Stewart said: "Community Councils play an important part in developing links between the local authority and community areas. They have the ability to comment on planning issues, licensing matters, and are regularly consulted on a range of issues, some of which may be controversial.
"Members need no particular qualifications or background experience - everyone has the ability to make a contribution, and support is available. Although the election process is starting now, new members will not need to take up their role until the autumn. Bowmar, Sauchie and Fishcross, Coalsnaughton & Devonside are the only areas in Clackmannanshire which do not currently have a Community Council so I would ask residents in these areas to consider getting involved."
Our election process is designed to encourage more local people to stand for election. The elections are now carried out in two stages meaning that community councils now have two chances to fill their vacancies. Elections are held every two years.
Information on the role of Community Council Members, Community Council formation, and the election process is available by calling 01259 452112 or e-mail adminservices@clacks.gov.uk
There are 12 Community Council areas in Clackmannanshire. All have 14 members (except Muckhart which has 12). Three areas do not have a Community Council at the moment: the Bowmar area of Alloa; the Fishcross, Coalsnaughton & Devonside area; and the Sauchie area.
| Process | Timescale |
|---|---|
| Invitation to establish three new Community Councils: Bowmar, Fishcross, Coalsnaughton & Devonside, and Sauchie | Thursday 24 April |
| 21 day period for submission of 20 signature petition | Thursday, 15 May |
| Nomination Stage in respect of all Community Councils: | |
| Notice of Election (request nominations) published on | Thursday 22 May |
| Nomination Period 21 days | |
| Last date for return of nominations | noon, Thursday 12 June |
| Declare nomination process outcome (Candidates in Community Council areas which have exactly matched the number of vacancies will be elected unopposed. Those elected will not take up post until September/AGM). | Friday 13 June |
| For those Community Councils that have not filled all vacancies: | |
| Notice of Election (request nominations) | Thursday 7 August |
Last date for return of nominations | noon Thursday28 August |
| Declare results (where uncontested) | Friday 29 August |
| If election goes to ballot: | |
| Notice of Poll / Issue of Ballot Papers | Monday 8 September |
| Period for return of Ballot Papers | Up to noon on Wednesday 24 September |
| Declare Results | Thursday 25 September |