South East Local Land Services ratepayers have until Wednesday, May 6, to request an electronic voting pack so they can have a say in who is elected to their regional board.
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"Our boards are the voice of rural land managers so we really need to know who they want elected," said state-wide chairman of Local Land Services, Richard Bull.
Anyone aged over 18 who would normally pay rates to Local Land Services is eligible to vote and all they need to do is formally request an electronic voting pack by 5pm on Wednesday.
To make this request, ratepayers should go to www.lls.nsw.gov.au/board-elections where they can also find details of the candidates standing in their region.
"This opportunity only comes up every few years, so I urge ratepayers not to let it pass by" said Mr Bull.
Eleven candidates are standing for the three vacant positions on the South East Local Land Services board.
"With a lot of challenge and hardship being felt across NSW at present, now more than ever, we need our board members to work closely with land managers and communities to identify and deliver services relevant to local needs," said Mr Bull.
"We need board members with a commitment to high ethical standards and teamwork who bring unique experiences and knowledge to Local Land Services," he said.
The skills needed for the boards include leadership, strategic planning, regional service delivery, industry collaboration, audit and risk as well as expertise in primary industries and biosecurity such as pest and weed control.
"It is vital as many Local Land Services ratepayers as possible cast their vote to ensure we get the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience on our boards," said Mr Bull.
Voting in the election closes at 5pm this Friday, May 8, with the results to be announced by the end of June.
Key dates:
- requests for electronic voting packs close at 5pm, Wednesday, May 6.
- voting closes at 5pm AEST Friday, May 8.
- election results will be announced by June.
