Local Government Election

 

Intending candidates Page

 

Information sessions for Intending Candidates

Information sessions for intending candidates are held at regular intervals.

For further information please contact Bill Spicer on 02 6549 3703.

Information available for Intending Candidates

A booklet entitled “Becoming a Councillor” is available on the Department of Local Government Website www.dlg.nsw.gov.au
The booklet contains the following information:

• The role of a council

• Before an election

• The election

• Now you’re a councillor

The Department has also produced a fact sheet “How to have your say in Council.” The fact sheet is available from www.dlg.nsw.gov.au 

The Electoral Commission has established a dedicated enquiry line to assist councillors and candidates. In order to ensure that councillors and prospective candidates receive consistent information, any enquiries regarding the Regulation, and electoral legislation generally, should be made to Elections Enquiries on 1300 135 736. Further information on the election timetable and implementation of the new provisions is available on the Electoral Commission NSW website: www.elections.nsw.gov.au.

 

Council and committee meetings

Prospective candidates are invited to attend Committee and Council meetings to observe how meetings are held. 

If you wish to attend a Council or Committee meeting and require a copy of the meeting agenda, please contact Bill Spicer on 02 6549 3703 or email bill.spicer@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au

 

Intending to become a candidate for Muswellbrook Shire Council?

If you are intending to nominate for Council and would like to receive general information regarding Muswellbrook Shire Council, you can: 

• Send an email to bill.spicer@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au 

• Telephone Bill Spicer on 02 6549 3703

• Fax a request to Muswellbrook Shire Council 02 6549 3701

• Post a request to:

      The General Manager
      Muswellbrook Shire Council
      PO Box 122
      MUSWELLBROOK  NSW  2333

 

Want further information? 

Potential candidates may:

• Visit the Electoral Commission NSW website www.elections.nsw.gov.au

• Phone the Department of Local Government Elections Enquiries on 1300 135 736

• Write to the      Electoral Commissioner
                          GPO Box 832
                          SYDNEY NSW 2001

• Email enquiries@elections.nsw.gov.au 

 

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