Regional Council seeks new councillor for Hastings seat
Following the resignation of councillor Rex Graham, Hawke's Bay Regional Council is holding a by-election to fill the vacancy created in its Hastings constituency.
Graham, who was chairman, announced his resignation last week due to the return of his cancer. Deputy Chairman Rick Barker has stepped in as acting chairman in the interim.
Nominations for the vacant seat in Hastings opened today. The nomination form is available from the Regional Council's Napier office or online. Nominations must be received by midday on July 15 2021.
If more than one nomination is received, an election will be held by postal vote using the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system. A postal vote would take place from 19 August until midday on 10 September 2021.
Details on the process for candidates and information on the by-election including being enrolled to vote in Hastings, voting and how to find the results can be accessed at https://www.hbrc.govt.nz/our-council/elections/
