Representation Review
The current structure of the District Council of Streaky Bay is composed of two wards (Flinders and Eyre) represented by 8 elected Councillors, one of whom is chosen as Mayor by the Council members.
On Thursday 9 September 2021, the Streaky Bay District Council Representation Review Report was submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Australia and subsequently approved.
Section 12(18) of the Act provides that the representation arrangements for the Council will take effect as from polling day of the periodic Local Government election to be held in November 2022..
Accordingly, a notice was published in the SA Government Gazette to notify the outcome of this review on 9 December, 2021
View the 2021 Representation Review Report here
The District Council of Streaky Bay is required under the Local Government Act 1999 and the Statutes Amendment (Local Government Review) Act 2021 to transition from its current model of governance, with a Mayor (Chairperson) selected from among the elected members, to a model where the Principal member of Council is a Mayor directly elected by the community.
On 16 October 2025, the Streaky Bay District Council Representation Review Report was submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Australia and subsequently approved.
Section 12(18) of the Act provides that the representation arrangements for the Council will apply for the first periodic election held after the publication of the notice in the Government Gazette.
Accordingly, a notice was published in the SA Government Gazette to notify the outcome of this review on 23 October, 2025.