Local Government Elections
NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024
Thinking of running for Council?
Deciding whether to put your hand up to represent your community as a local councillor is a big decision. So that you can be impactful and effective in the role (if you are elected!), it is important to know what is in store.Griffith City Council held Candidate Information sessions with Emma Broomfield from Locale Learning on becoming a Councillor, how local government works and what your job will be if you are elected.
If you missed out on those sessions, this online course supplements these information sessions and includes resources to help you make an informed and considered decision about standing in the election.
Follow the link below to register and take part in this FREE online information session.
Griffith City Council - Becoming a councillor for your community (localelearning.com.au)
For further information:
- A Candidate Toolbox is available online at Candidates (localelearning.com.au)
The NSW Electoral Commission is holding webinars frequently, so be sure to keep an eye on the NSW Electoral Commission website (link below).
NSW Electoral Commission
- Visit the NSW Electoral Commission website for more information about the Council elections or call the helpdesk on 1300 022 011.
- Thinking of running for Council? To find out more about becoming a Candidate, click here.
- Candidate Information Webinar
- Click here to Register for Upcoming Webinars
Office of Local Government
- Become a Councillor Candidate Tool
- Become a Councillor webpage and resources
- Stand for your Community Candidate Guide 2024
- Local Government elections webpage available here.
NSW Electoral Office Returning Officer for Griffith City Council election
Amanda Robins
Griffith Stadium
15 Merrowie Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Tel: 02 9179 0570
General Enquiries - Candidate and General Public
Tel: 1300 135 736
www.elections.nsw.gov.au
Important Dates
- Candidate Nominations open 5 August 2024 and close 12pm 14 August 2024
- Postal vote applications open 6 August 2024 and close 9 September 2024
- Prepoll voting open from 7 September 2024 closes 13 September 2024
Application for Non-Residential Roll
Non-resident ratepayers are encouraged to enrol and vote in the upcoming local government elections.
The non-residential roll enables non-resident owners, occupiers, and rate-paying lessees of rateable land within the Griffith City Council area to have a say in who is elected to Council.
To vote in the September elections, non-residents must register by 6pm on 5 August 2024.
Application forms are available here:
- Non Residential Roll - Individual Application Form
- Non Residential Roll - Nominee Application Form
- NSW Electoral Commission Information Sheet
Eligibility criteria for voting as a non-resident in a council area are include:
- You must be an owner of rateable land in the council area, or
- An occupier or rate-paying lessee of rateable land in the council area.
Non-residential rolls are prepared and certified by a council's General Manager, and the NSW Electoral Commissioner must confirm the eligibility of voters listed on the non-residential roll.
For those wishing to be included on the non-residential roll of another council area, please contact the respective local council office or visit their website for more information.
You can check your residential enrolment at the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website to at check.aec.gov.au or by calling the AEC on 13 23 26.
