Exciting Opportunities to become a Town Councillor!
Date: Friday 21 December, 2012
Two opportunities are now available to become a Town Councillor.|
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO BECOME A TOWN COUNCILLOR!
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Two
notices of vacancies were recently advertised, providing electors from
the Knockhall Ward and the Swanscombe Ward with 14 days to write to
request a by-election be held to fill the vacancies. No such requests
were forthcoming, entitling the Town Council to now fill the vacancies
by co-option.
Written
expressions of interest are now invited from local residents who wish
to be considered as a prospective Town Councillor to fill the vacancies
at either Knockhall Ward or Swanscombe Ward. The role of a Town
Councillor is very varied and interesting and hugely rewarding given the
size, strategic position and importance of the Town.
To be eligible as a Town Councillor you have to be:
A
British, Commonwealth, or European Union citizen; over 18 and on the
Electoral Register. In addition you must have lived, worked or occupied
as owner or tenant any land or other premises in, or within three miles
of, the parish for at least 12 months.
Statements should outline the skills, experience, commitment and knowledge that individuals would bring to the council to benefit the community of Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town. Statements should also clearly state which vacancy they are referring to, either Knockhall Ward or Swanscombe Ward.
Deadline for receipt of submissions is 8 February 2013. Interested parties will be invited to attend the Town Council meeting on 21 February 2013 at which a majority vote will take place to determine the co-opted member.
For
more information about becoming a Town Councillor please call the
Council Offices on 01322 385513 or visit the following website:-
