Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia's democratic system.
The City of Karratha is required to conduct local government elections every two years. These are held on the third Saturday in October.
Members of Council, comprising a Mayor and 9 Councillors, are elected for four-year terms. Half of the Member’s terms conclude at each biennial election.
Recent legislative reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 will result in Council having a maximum of 9 elected member representatives by 2025 which includes the election of a popularly elected mayor by electors.