Minister for Local Government, The Hon Wendy Tuckerman MP has announced the local government election for Central Coast Council will be held on 14 September 2024.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart welcomed the Minister's announcement and date set for Central Coast's local government election, saying it now provides Council with a date to work towards and time to implement the Commissioner's recommendations. 

“Council has made significant progress in stabilising the organisation, holding local government elections in 2024 allows Council to ensure a solid foundation for a newly elected body,” Mr Hart said.

“At this stage, I plan to continue as Administrator and look forward to continuing to work with the Central Coast community to deliver the best outcome for the region.

“While I've always been in favour of democracy, I am firmly of the opinion that sacked Councillors should not be allowed to run for Council in a subsequent election, and I will continue to push this view. 

“Experience has shown that when previous Councillors return from a period of administration, the risk of deterioration increases dramatically. Holding local government elections in 2024, I can only hope attracts new people to the Councillor role.”

The Constitutional Referendum to determine the future number of Central Coast Councillors will be held in line with the local government election for Central Coast Council on 14 September 2024. 

Central Coast Council acknowledges the Minister's support in-principle of the eight recommendations made by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch following the public inquiry into Central Coast Council and will address the outstanding recommendations prior to the return of Councillors.

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