1998 LOCAL AUTHORITY ELECTIONS: TIMETABLE

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 1998

2 March - 30 April Ratepayer Roll Enrolment Confirmation Form sent

2 March - 13 July Preparation of Ratepayer Roll

1 May - 31 May Public Notice of Ratepayer Roll Qualifications and Procedures

14 July to 28 July Compile Preliminary Electoral Roll

29 July Nominations Open

Public Notice of Preliminary Electoral Roll Inspection

Public Notice of Election, Nomination of Candidates and Closing Date of Nominations

31 July - 28 August Public Inspection of Preliminary Electoral Roll

28 August Nominations Close (noon)

2 September Public Notice of Candidates

By 21 September Principal Administrative Officer Certifies Final Electoral Roll

25 September to 30 September Delivery of Voting Papers

28 September to 10 October Progressive Roll Scrutiny

28 September to 10 October Special Voting Period

10 October Election Day

Close of Poll at noon

Results Available From 7pm

12 October to 16 October Official Count

On or about 23 October Public Notice of Election Results