Final By-Election Results (13 kb)
EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY
Wairau/Awatere Ward
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF BY-ELECTION
In accordance with section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, I hereby declare the results for the Wairau/Awatere Ward by-election held on Friday 19 June 2009. I confirm that the official result was determined after the scrutiny of the roll was completed, the validity of all special votes was determined and all valid votes were counted.
Councillor, Wairau/Awatere Ward
(One (1) Councillor to be elected)
| JERRAM Peter |
elected |
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| DODSON Malcolm John |
excluded |
| O'SULLIVAN Pat |
excluded |
| PILCHER Sandra |
excluded |
| HUNTER Richard |
excluded |
| LAWS Ted |
excluded |
The final absolute majority of votes (final quota) as determined at the last iteration was 1,884. (1 blank vote and 4 informal votes were recorded).
I therefore declare Peter JERRAM to be elected as the Councillor for the Wairau/Awatere Ward.
The Voter Return Percentage was 46.07% percent, being 3,766 voting papers.
Dated at Blenheim this 19th day of June 2009.
Dean Heiford
Electoral Officer
Marlborough District Council
PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240
Ph (03) 520 7400