Key election dates
- Close of rolls
6 pm Monday 4 August - Nominations
open Monday 4 August
close Wednesday 13 August - Early voting
Monday 1 to Friday 12 September - Postal vote applications
close Monday 8 September - Postal votes
open Friday 15 August
close Monday 15 September - Election day
Saturday 13 September
Find your council:
Local council elections 2008 | Saturday 13 September
Your vote is your voice in your local area. Be heard.
Candidate information seminars
Do you intend to stand as a candidate at the 2008 Local Council elections? If so you should attend a free NSWEC seminar.
Am I enrolled?
Check where you are enrolled and that your details are correct. Voting is compulsory for all electors enrolled on the NSW residential roll. Voting is not compulsory for enrolled non-residential electors except those enrolled on the Council of the City of Sydney roll. The penalty for not voting in local government elections is $55.00.
Who do I vote for?
You will need to vote for the people you want to represent you on your local council. Councillors are elected for a four year term. In some councils you will vote for the Mayor who is also elected for a four year term.
What if there’s a referendum or a poll?
If your council is holding a referendum or poll you will vote on these issues.
Manly Council Poll
Results of the poll in relation to the use of the Seaforth TAFE site and town centre held on Saturday 3 May 2008.