Nominate for Council - nominations close 12noon Wednesday, 3 November

01 November 2021

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An exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a voice for the Shire community. 


Nominate to be a Councillor now. Nominations close Wednesday, 3 November at 12noon.


The Local Government Elections will be held on 4 December 2021.


In the lead up to the elections, here is an overview of useful resources for prospective councillors. 


A series of online candidate information sessions will be conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) between April to August 2021 and will cover the following topics:

  • Election overview
  • Election funding and disclosure
  • Registration of candidates, groups, and third-party campaigners
  • Electoral material (also known as how-to-vote material)
  • Nomination process
  • Early voting and election day voting
  • Candidate workers and scrutineers
  • Counting and results


Candidate Webinars - register for upcoming webinars or watch previous recordings here


Candidate Handbook - view the six steps to being a candidate and the candidate handbook here


Candidate FAQs - find out about becoming a candidate, candidate eligibility requirements, ballot papers, forming a group and disclosure requirements here


The NSW Electoral Commission website has the following information:

  • About these elections
  • What are the key dates?
  • Election bulletins
  • Information for candidates and groups.

Visit the NSW Electoral Commission website here


Nominations can be made online here


Overview of the key timings:

Download this timeline here.


Further information can also be obtained from Council’s General Manager, Gary Woodman on 02 6847 6600, who can share answers to typically asked questions, including:

  • Overview of Councillor's time and workload
  • Council’s committee structure
  • Local Government Act
  • Code of Conduct 
  • Council processes.

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