The Local Government Act 1995 states that the City of Stirling must hold:
- An Electors' Special Meeting upon presentation of a petition signed by 300 electors; and
- An Electors' General Meeting once every financial year.
Electors' Special Meeting
As outlined in the Local Government Act 1995, electors of the City of Stirling may call for a Special Meeting by submitting a petition to the Mayor. The petition must be signed by 300 electors and specify the matters* to be discussed.
The special meeting must then be held no more than 35 days after the day on which the Mayor receives the request.
*If a matter(s) has been discussed at a Special Meeting within a 12-month period, a further Special Meeting may not be held on the same subject.
Electors' General Meeting
The City of Stirling's 2024/2025 Annual Report, including Financial Statements, was accepted at the Council meeting held Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Subsequently the Electors' General Meeting was held on Monday 23 March 2026, where the 2024/2025 Annual Report, including Financial Statements was accepted by electors in attendance.
The 2024/2025 Electors' General Meeting was presided over by the Mayor and attended by Councillors and Business Unit Directors.
The purpose of Electors' General Meetings is as follows:
- To receive the Annual Report, annual financial statements and auditor's report for the previous financial year; and
- Other general business.
Information and FAQs for the 2024/2025 Electors' General Meeting can be accessed below.
2024/2025 Electors' General Meeting Information and FAQs
The Electors' General Meeting minutes will be made available by Friday 1 May 2026 at the latest. These minutes and all the motions carried at the meeting will be considered by Council at its meeting to be held Tuesday 5 May 2026. For further information on Electors' General Meetings please contact the City via (08) 9205 8555 during business hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
