Co-option of a new Town Councillor
Following the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Breeds – and there having been no request for a bye-election by the advertised deadline (11 November 2022) – Rye Town Council shall proceed to fill the vacancy by way of co-option.
Interested persons should contact firstly the Town Clerk, Richard Farhall to confirm that they are eligible (in law) to be considered for the vacancy. At the same time, they are encouraged to ask any questions they may have about the role.
The Clerk may be contacted on 01797 223902 or by email at richard.farhall@ryetowncouncil.gov.uk.
Applications – which must be made in accordance with the Council’s Co-option Procedure (which will be supplied) – must be emailed to richard.farhall@ryetowncouncil.gov.uk no later than 11.59pm on FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 2022.
The Council will consider applications at a Special Meeting to be held on MONDAY 9 JANUARY 2023 when candidates will be given the opportunity to speak in support of their application for up to 3 minutes – and should be prepared to answer up to 3 questions.
Richard Farhall
Rye Town Clerk