A by-election at Longreach Regional Council has been set for Saturday 11th February.
A vacancy on the council has arisen due to the resignation in November of Tony Martin.
Mr Martin was previously CEO of the Qantas Founders Outback Museum in Longreach, a position he resigned last June with plans to pursue new opportunities.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has confirmed the by-election will be conducted by postal ballot fo the 2,485 residents enrolled.