The next Annual Electors Meeting (AEM) will be held in the Shire of Dumbleyung Council Chambers at 7:00pm on Thursday 12th February 2026. The meeting’s Agenda will be available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting by clicking on the relevant links in the table shown below.

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What is an Annual Electors Meeting?

In accordance with Section 5.27 of the Local Government Act 1995, an Annual General Meeting of Electors is to be held once every financial year. The Act and associated legislation prescribe the matters that are to be discussed.

 

What is the purpose of an AEM?

A local government is required to prepare an Annual Report each year. The Annual Report provides an overview of the operations, activities and major projects undertaken by the Shire for the period. It also includes major initiatives that are proposed to commence or to continue in the next financial year. 

 

Once an Annual Report has been accepted by Council, an AEM is held within 56 days. As prescribed by Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the purpose of an AEM is to discuss the Annual Report for the previous financial year and then any other general business.  The AEM presents an opportunity for electors to ask questions of Council. 

 

Who can participate at an AEM? 

Only electors are entitled to participate at the meeting. In accordance with Section 1.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 an elector is defined as, “elector, in relation to a district or ward, means a person who is eligible to be enrolled to vote at elections for the district or ward”. 

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Residents can check to see if they are on the electoral roll through the Western Australian Electoral Commission website. If you have previously registered to be on the Shire’s Owners and Occupiers electoral roll, you can check these details by contacting the Shire office. Please note that if you are already on the State or Federal electoral roll and live within the Shire district you are automatically included on the Shire’s electoral roll.​​​