Council elections

Overview

Council elections are held every four years in Victoria. In the Macedon Ranges, nine councillors are elected in total.

Under the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) the Minister for Local Government will determine the voting system to be used for each general election. Votes are counted using the proportional counting system.

Elections are conducted by the VEC in accordance with the Act and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020.

You must be on the electoral roll if you are 18 or older, an Australian Citizen and have lived in Victoria for at least one month. To enrol or update your details, visit VEC

For more information, email governance@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5422 0352.

Election period

The election period (sometimes referred to as the 'caretaker period') begins on the last day that nominations can be received and ends at 6pm on election day.

Our Election Period (Caretaker) Policy ensures that Council business continues throughout this period in a responsible and transparent manner. Please note that this policy has been updated to reflect the provisions and terminology of the Local Government Act 2020. This policy forms part of our Governance Rules.

Campaign donations from 2020 election

Within 40 days after election day, all candidates must submit an election campaign donation return to the Chief Executive Officer. A summary of the 2020 election returns is listed below.

Election campaign donation returns are also available for inspection at the Kyneton Administration Centre during normal office hours for a period of four years from the date of receipt.