For potential election candidates
The Municipal Association of Victoria is partnering with Victorian councils to deliver a number of information sessions for the community and prospective candidates. These sessions can be attended either in-person or online.
By attending one of these sessions, participants will be provided with information about:
- Local government and the important role councils play for our local communities
- The role and responsibility of a Councillor, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CEO
- The election process and candidate requirements
- What newly elected councillors can expect soon after the elections
- Councillor training and development opportunities
The sessions will be held at various metropolitan and non-metropolitan locations across Victoria. To register visit Stand for Council | MAV website
Midura Rural City Council will host a number of community and candidate information sessions in the Sunraysia region in coming weeks which will be announced soon.
Can I stand for Council?
A person can nominate as a candidate if they are qualified to be a Councillor under the Local Government Act 2020. There is more information on eligibility requirements at Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).
If a person wishes to be a candidate, they also need to be on the voters roll for the Council they want to stand for. Candidates can nominate for any ward in the municipality, even if they aren’t enrolled in that ward.
Support for Councillors once elected
Once elected, Councillors have a broad range of supports available to help them represent their community. These include, but are certainly not limited to:
- Vehicle access to attend community events
- Support for training
- Reimbursement for relevant travel expenses
- Laptops and mobile phones