Information sessions for prospective 2020 Council election candidates

Information sessions for prospective 2020 Council election candidates

Published on 21 July 2020

Community members interested in running for Council at the October local election are encouraged to attend a series of upcoming online information sessions.

The sessions are optional and designed to inform community and candidates about the ins and outs of local government, the election process and standing for Council.

Stand for Council

Hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), the free online sessions will provide prospective candidates with information about the role and purpose of Local Government, the responsibilities and expectations of a Councillor, and the electoral process.

Session 1: 10am – 12pm on Monday 10 August Session 2: 10am – 12pm on Friday 14 August

Interested participants can register here.

A link and password to the Zoom meeting will be sent to participants once registered for the session.

Women Leading Change

Hosted by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), this free online workshop is designed for women considering running for Council and candidate development. The workshop will be delivered online via Zoom.

Session: 6pm – 7.30pm on Thursday 6 August 2020 

Interested participants can register here.

Candidate Information Sessions

Hosted by former Baw Baw Shire Mayor Ruth McGowan, the free online workshop is designed to assist participants from diverse backgrounds with information on how to plan and deliver a campaign ahead of the election.

Session 1: 9am – 11am on Wednesday 29 July Session 2: 6.30pm – 8.30pm on Monday 24 August

Register your attendance via email to [email protected]

The option of in-person participation may be available to a limited number of people at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, pending social gathering limits. Anyone interested in potentially attending in-person can enquire via the email address above.

Upcoming mandatory candidate training

Local Government Victoria will also be hosting a mandatory online training session/s in August for prospective candidates. In accordance with the Local Government Act 2020, prospective candidates must complete this mandatory training to be eligible to nominate for the election with the Victorian Electoral Commission. More information about the session/s will be made available soon.

Full details are available at www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/CandidateTraining