Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar (1)
Responsible Officer:
Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer
Publication:
This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.
This is the first in a series of Technical Notes to update Members on arrangements for a By-election, following the resignation of Susan Murray as a Councillor for Ward 7, Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar with effect from 30 November 2024
Members will be aware that former Councillor, Susan Murray, intimated her resignation on 29 November advising that it was to take effect form Saturday 30 November 2024
The Chief Executive, as Returning Officer, is required to arrange a by-election within 12 weeks of a councillor resignation becoming effective. There is some allowance given for the 4 public holidays over the Christmas and New Year period which means that the deadline for the by-election is 27 February 2025
Members will be aware that the election of councillors includes an electronic count to best manage the proportional representation requirements. This process is dependent on the availability of third-party contractors to manage the e-counting and to support elements of postal voting, printing ballot papers etc
Following consideration of relevant factors and engagement with necessary third-party contractors, the Chief Executive acting in her capacity as Returning Officer has determined that the By-election for the current vacancy in Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar will take place on Thursday 13 February 2025
Detailed plans are being developed, including the timetable which will govern key dates and deadlines such as publication of the Notice of Election, the nomination period and deadlines for voters to apply for postal votes etc. These deadlines will be finalised as arrangements progress, and further Technical Notes will be issued as dates are set
If Members have any questions meantime, please contact Karen Donnelly or Lesley McKenzie.
