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Thinking of running for Council? Find out more about the City of Whitehorse and what being a Councillor entails by downloading the Prospective Candidate Information ( PDF 1.3MB) brochure.
Governance Rules and Election Period Policy
All prospective candidates should become familiar with the Whitehorse City Council Governance Rules ( PDF 1.53MB) which contain important information regarding Council business and include the Election Period Policy. ( PDF 1.15MB)
Election campaign activity
Visit the Election Activities and Signage page on Council's website for further information about allowable campaign activities and to apply for an Election Activity Permit for certain activities.
Key dates
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 7 August | Voters roll closed at 4pm |
| Monday 9 September | Candidate nominations open |
| Tuesday 17 September | Candidate nominations close at 12 noon |
| Wednesday 18 September | Random draw for positions of candidates on ballot paper |
| Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October | Mail-out of ballot packs to voters |
| Friday 25 October | Voting closes at 6pm |
| Saturday 26 October | Vote count commences and the existing Council is no longer in office |
| Tuesday 12 November | Vote count completed and results declared |
Useful websites
- Victorian Electoral Commission
- Local Government Inspectorate
- Victorian Local Governance Association
- Know Your Council
Further information
If you would like to know more about becoming a Councillor, please contact us on (03) 9262 6578, or email elections@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.
