Review of Representation
The District Council of Cleve, in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Regulation 11A of the Local Government (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021, has reviewed its composition and structure to ensure the election of a Mayor will take effect from polling day of the next periodic elections.
Pursuant to Section 12(13)(a) of the Act, the Electoral Commissioner has issued a certificate that the review undertaken by council satisfies the requirements of Section 12.
The following arrangements will therefore take effect from polling day of the next periodic Local Government election:
* The Principal Member of Council shall be a Mayor, elected as a representative of the area as a whole, in accordance with the requirements of Section 51 of the Act.
* The area of the Council shall not be divided into wards.
* The elected body of the Council will be comprised of seven (7) elected members, being the Mayor and six (6) Area Councillors.