PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FORUMS
Are you interested in serving your community as a councillor?
Local government elections will be held on Saturday 14, September 2024.
These introductory information sessions are essential for all potential candidates considering standing in the elections. It will help you make an informed decision about whether becoming a councillor is the right fit for you.
Bring your skills, influence, knowledge and experience and participate in policy decisions on behalf of your Local Government area. It is very important that the Shire has people with vision, energy and commitment who are willing to provide leadership to meet the challenges facing our local communities.
Council urges its community minded citizens to consider nominating as a candidate for the next NSW Local Government election being held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
How to stand for election?
To be eligible to stand for election you must –
- Be at least 18 years old and an Australian citizen
- Live or own property in the Council area
- Be on the electoral roll for the Council’s area
- Not be disqualified from standing for office (eg if you have committed certain offences)
Nominations for the NSW Local Government elections will be open at 8am on Monday, 5 August and close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 August.
Prospective Candidate Forums
Council will host informal forums for prospective candidates to explain the obligations and responsibilities of councillors to anyone interested in nominating for Council.
The forum will be held at the Bland Shire Council Chambers, 2 Shire Street, West Wyalong:
- Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 12.30pm – 1.30pm
To register your interest in attending a forum or obtain further information please contact Council’s Executive Assistant, Julie Sharpe, on 6972 2266.