Council
18 April, 2024
Are you interest in running for council?
ARE you interested in running for council at the local government elections later this year?
Prospective council election candidates are invited to attend an upcoming information session, as part of civic engagement opportunities which are now being held across the state.
The nearest session to Corangamite Shire will be held on Thursday, June 27 in Warrnambool with the support of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as part of the Stand For Council campaign.
Corangamite Shire chief executive officer David Rae will be part of a CEO panel at the session.
“The importance of strong local leadership can’t be understated and I encourage all interested candidates to attend,” he said.
“Corangamite has a strong history of community representation by community leaders who put their hand up and become a candidate.
“I encourage anyone thinking about standing to come along or log in to the session and utilise the resources of the MAV Stand for Council campaign.”
The MAV will provide copies of the ‘Citizen to Councillor Guide 2024’ to help prospective candidates understand the roles and responsibilities of a councillor and the importance of the elected position.
“The evening will cover topics such as the role and purpose of local government and councillors’ roles, responsibilities and expectations once elected,” Mr Rae said.
“Attendees will also receive information about the Corangamite area, the electoral processes and previous councillors’ experiences.”
MAV chief executive officer Kelly Grisby said the MAV Stand for Council campaign is designed to encourage and support a diverse range of candidates from across the Victorian community including first nations, and new and emerging communities.
“If you are thinking of nominating for council as a candidate, these sessions and resources will help you to further consider the broad responsibilities of a councillor, the wide range of issues you will be required to make decisions about and the time commitment,” she said.
In the leadup to the election in October, council will publish updates at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/councilelections.
Local Government Elections will be held across Victoria in October this year.
For more information and to register for the upcoming session, those considering running in this year’s election are encouraged to visit the Municipal Association of Victoria website at mav.asn.au/stand-for-council-2024.