Councillor Vacancy

Following the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly elections, Litchfield Council have a vacancy on the Council. The vacancy is required to be filled in accordance with the Local Government Act 2019 (the Act) and Council’s policy GOV14 Filling Casual Vacancies on Council.

Council invites applications from electors who are:

  • eligible under section 46 of the Act; and
  • enrolled in the relevant Ward.

Your submission should be either a written statement (1 page) or a video (3 minutes) outlining why you want to be a Council member and the qualities you would contribute to the public.

For further information on being a Council member please read the fact sheet here - Fact Sheet.

Your submission and completed nomination form (declaration of eligibility) should be emailed to vacancy@litchfield.nt.gov.au. Applications close by 5pm on Monday 21 October 2024.

The successful applicant will be appointed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 19 November 2024.

Should you have any questions in relation to the vacancy, please contact Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Hoyne on 8983 0613.