The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has been engaged to conduct a countback of votes to elect a replacement Councillor, following Cr Peter Clarke's resignation which takes effect from close of business on 7 July 2011.
Below is the timetable for the countback.
Friday, 24 June
Date extraordinary vacancy occurred
Saturday, 2 July
Public notice of the conduct of the countback published in The Age and Herald Sun
No later than Friday, 8 July
Returning Officer gives written notice to each eligible candidate of extraordinary vacancy occurring.
Tuesday, 19 July at 10:30am
Countback conducted at VEC offices, 530 Collins Street.
Returning Officer notifies successful candidate and requests completion of declaration within 48 hours that candidate is still eligible to become a Councillor.
If the candidate does not complete the written declaration within 48 hours, a further count is to be conducted as soon as practicable.
As soon as possible after receipt of declaration
Returning Officer declares candidate elected.
Public notice of person elected published in newspapers and Minister notified.
If you have any further queries in relation to the process, please contact Thomas Harper at the VEC on 8620 1189.