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Council election
On Friday 19 June 2020 a Panel of Administrators was appointed to the City of Whittlesea. When the Local Government Elections take place in October 2024, the City of Whittlesea will return to elected Councillors. The City of Whittlesea are preparing for the return of our elected Council and support the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to ensure a successful transition back to an elected Council for the community and our organisation.
2024 Council Election
The VEC runs local council elections across the state. It’s your opportunity to help shape the City of Whittlesea by voting for your Council representative or becoming a Councillor yourself. The 2024 election will be conducted by postal voting.
Who can vote?
Council elections are held across Victoria every 4 years on the fourth Saturday in October.
Voting is compulsory
Voting at the election is compulsory for residents of the City of Whittlesea who are enrolled on the Victorian electoral roll.
Corporations, occupiers, and ratepayers who are property owners but reside outside the municipality may also be eligible to vote.
Voters must ensure you are registered to vote by 4pm Friday 30 August 2024.
For more information on enrolling please refer to the VEC website.
Voting
VEC will mailout ballot packs to enrolled voters from Tuesday 8 October 2024 to Thursday 10 October 2024.
Voting closes at 6pm Friday 25 October 2024.
Election day is Saturday 26 October 2024.
Nominating as a candidate
Being a councillor provides an exciting challenge and an opportunity to represent your community and play a vital role in shaping the City of Whittlesea.
If you are an Australian citizen, aged 18 and over, on the electoral roll, completed the mandatory Local Government candidate training and looking for an opportunity to contribute to the future direction and development of your community, you should consider standing for Council.
Nominations to become a candidate open on Thursday 19 September 2024 and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Information sessions
To support residents who are considering running for Council, the City of Whittlesea will be hosting some information sessions in the coming months. Further information and dates for these sessions will be available shortly.
MAV Stand for Council
The City of Whittlesea has partnered with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) to deliver the 2024 Stand for Council: Community and Candidate Information Sessions. The Stand for Council program aims to assist councils attract a diverse range of prospective candidates by providing important information regarding the 2024 council elections, the role of council and the responsibilities of being a Councillor. It also aims to build community awareness to understand the important role of voters in delivering local democracy and representation.
Metro north-west Stand for Council session
When: Thursday 18 July 2024, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows
Register: via the MAV website
You can attend a session anywhere in the state – you don’t have to attend a local session.
All Victorian sessions and registration information is available on the MAV website.
Find out more about becoming a candidate by visiting the VEC website.
VLGA information sessions
The VLGA (Victorian Local Governance Association) is running a program of events in the lead up to the 2024 local government elections to support those running for council.
Standing for Local Government - your guide to standing in the 2024 council elections
When: Friday 17 May 2024, 12pm-1.30pm
Where: online, via Zoom
Register: via the VLGA website
Local Women Leading Change - a guide to standing for local government for women
When: Friday 24 May 2024, 12pm-1.30pm
Where: online, via Zoom
Register: via the VLGA website
City of Whittlesea wards
Following the review of electoral structures by the VEC, the City of Whittlesea will be moving to 11 single Councillor wards.
The new ward names and boundaries are shown below:
For more information on the electoral structure review and the City of Whittlesea’s wards please visit the VEC website.
+ Display of political advertising signage guidelines
The following guidelines have been prepared to ensure that the display of election and candidate signage is lawful during the election period.
+ Election Period Policy
As part of Council’s Governance Rules, an Election Period Policy has been adopted to explain how Council will conduct our business leading into an election.
This is to ensure that Council elections are not compromised and to safeguard the authority of the incoming Council. You can also view a hard copy at our Council offices.