Notice of Co-Option Councillor vacancies x 2

LOCAL ELECTIONS (PARISH AND COMMUNITES RULES 1986 (RULE 8)

TOWN COUNCILLOR VACANCY

With reference to the public notices published on 29^th December 2022 and 10^th March 2023, in respect of two casual vacancies on this Town Council, Cornwall Council has confirmed that no requests were received asking that an election be held.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant of Rule 8 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rule 1986, Callington Town Council has two vacancy arising by way of co-option.

1. Written applications to fill the vacancies should be submitted to the Town Clerk at the address below by noon on Monday 17^th April 2023 giving a short statement on why you want to become a Councillor together with a précis of your background and skills that you can offer the Council.
2. Candidates will be requested to attend a meeting of the Full Council on Tuesday 25^th April at  7.30pm  in the Council Chambers, Town Hall.  You will be asked to give a short speech on why you want to become a Councillor and what you have to offer the Council.
3. If more applications are received than vacancies to be filled, the Town Council will decide, by way of a written vote, which of the applications is to fill the vacancies.

Mrs Jo Taylor, Town Clerk, Callington Town Council, New Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BD

Date: – 3^rd April 2023

Notice of Cooption April 2023