Candidate information seminars
These seminars are for candidates contesting any council election at the NSW local council elections on Saturday 13 September 2008.
| Hurstville |
Hurstville Entertainment Centre |
Saturday 26 July 10.00 am - 11.30 am |
| Chatswood |
Willoughby Council Chambers |
Saturday 26 July 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm |
| Randwick |
Randwick Council Chambers |
Tuesday 5 August 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm |
As a candidate standing for election you will have obligations and responsibilities under law that you should be aware of. Even if you have been a candidate in the past or are a Councillor seeking re-election, you should attend. Pre-registration is not required, simply turn up.
Major topics
- Recent changes to the local government regulations and election funding
- The election timetable
- Who can be a candidate and how to nominate
- Groups of candidates and political party names on ballot papers
- Mayoral elections
- Campaigning: election advertising, ‘how-to-vote’ material and public scrutiny of candidates
- Complaints handling by NSWEC
- Voting
- Counting ballot papers
- Scrutineering
- Election funding obligations
Enquiries 1300 135 736
Interpreter service 131450
We provide free language assistance through the telephone interpreter service of the Department of Immigration.
Telephone Typewriter (TTY) 02 9247 3568
For hearing and speech impaired people.
DLG publication Becoming a Councillor
The DLG publication Becoming a Councillor provides information for people considering standing for election. It gives an overview of local government in NSW and outlines what a councillor's role is.
Becoming a Councillor
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After each local government election, the DLG surveys all councils. A report on the findings provides information about the representation of the community on local councils. As well as describing the characteristics of councillors and candidates such as gender, age and experience, the report identifies trends over time.