Stand for Council

The next Council elections will be held in October 2024. Nine Councillors are elected by the residents and ratepayers of the shire for a four-year term.

Nominations have closed. View the list of candidates who have nominated to stand.

The roles of Mayor and Councillors are varied and can be deeply satisfying. If you are considering standing for Council, the following information has been collated to assist you.

How Council works + key Council documents

Compulsory candidate training

The Victorian Government provides this compulsory training for all Victorians who wish to nominate as a candidate in any council elections.

The training will help you understand the role and responsibilities of being a Councillor.

Under the Local Government Act 2020, you will not be able to nominate as a candidate unless you have completed the training.

Visit Local Government Victoria’s Candidate Training page for more details.

Hear from retiring councillors about their experiences

Women X Stand for Council

In the lead up to the 2024 Victorian local government election the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is encouraging greater participation of women in local government as councillors, in recognition of their under-representation in this space.

Find out more about the campaign, upcoming information sessions and more at Women X Stand for Council

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