Candidate information seminars
Seminars will be conducted for candidates contesting the following council elections:
| Wentworth Shire Council |
Wentworth Memorial Restrooms (incorporating the Visitor Information Centre) 66 Darling Street Wentworth |
Sunday, 18 October 2009
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
| Broken Hill City Council |
Council Chambers Broken Hill City Council Corner Sulphide and Blende Streets Broken Hill |
Monday, 19 October 2009 |
| Bega Valley Shire Council |
Bega Valley Shire Council Chambers Zingel Place Bega |
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
5.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Gwydire Shire Council |
Gwydir Shire Council Chambers 54 Hope St Warialda |
Monday, 26 October 2009
7.00pm to 9.00pm |
As a candidate for councillor or mayor 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 you should attend. Pre-registration is not required, simply turn up.
Major topics
- Recent changes to the local government regulations
- The election timetable
- Who can be a candidate and how to nominate
- Candidates and political party names on ballot papers
- 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 the role of a councillor.
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.