Purpose

To report the findings and evaluation of the 2023 interim polling places review and the Acting Returning Officer's subsequent recommendations.

Decision

1. To recommend that Council adopts the (Acting) Returning Officer's recommendations (as appended to this report) and publish the results of the interim review
2. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to amend any decisions made under this review with regard to polling places or polling stations, should there be an urgent or necessary need.