Council elections set for October

Published on 14 July 2020

Prior to the election, Council will enter the ‘election period’ (or ‘caretaker period’). This will run from 12pm on 22 September to 6pm on 24 October. During this period, Council’s Election Period (Caretaker) Policy will ensure that Council business continues throughout the election period in a responsible and transparent manner.

Becoming a Councillor is a great opportunity to contribute to your community and influence the future direction of Macedon Ranges Shire.

Do you know someone who you think would make a good candidate, or are you thinking of nominating yourself? If so, consider participating in our upcoming information and training sessions.

Candidate information sessions will be held in August and September. These optional sessions will cover topics including the role of local government and of councillors, developing an election platform, and how to campaign.

It is a new requirement in 2020 that anyone wishing to nominate as a candidate must complete a mandatory training session prior to nominating. Local Government Victoria (LGV) is developing an e-learning module that will be made available from late July to mid-September for prospective candidates to complete.

You must be on the electoral roll if you are 18 or older, an Australian citizen and have lived in Victoria for at least one month.

Enrol by 4pm on Friday 28 August to be eligible to vote in this year’s election. To enrol or update your details with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC)