George Town Council have a byelection for the positions of mayor and councillor in the wake of former mayor Bridget Archer's resignation.
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Tasmanian Electoral Commission deputy commissioner Ngaire Edward said that the municipality now faces a number of steps for the election of a new mayor.
Nominations will open Monday June 17, both current council members and the public can be nominated for either position.
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Nominations will close on June 27.
A postal ballot will then be sent out to the municipality on July 2 and voting will close 23 July.
Should a councillor be elected as mayor, the position will be offered to the persons who received the next highest votes in 2018's general election.
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Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
