Get ready to stand for Council
Find out more about becoming a Councillor at Bayside City Council
Candidates ready to stand in the upcoming Council elections are being urged get their applications ready for submission when nominations open on Monday 9 September.
Council elections only come around every four years so this is your opportunity to have a seat at the decision-making table.
If you are passionate about Bayside and feel you can represent your Ward – Dendy, Bleazby, Castlefield, Boyd, Ivison, Ebden or Beckett – in the best interests of your community, this may be your year to stand for Council.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has notified candidates that there are several important steps they must complete before nominating.
"If you want to represent your local community, make sure to confirm your eligibility and complete the mandatory online candidate training through Local Government Victoria before lodging your nomination. This rule applies to all candidates, including those who are currently or have previously been a councillor," Mr Bluemmel said.
We will be hosting a local information session for candidates, run by the VEC, at the Bayside Corporate Centre in Sandringham on 4 September to provide a realistic perspective of this important community-focused role.
The VEC’s online Candidate Helper allows candidates to pre-fill their nomination forms before submitting them at their nomination appointment.
Candidates can also watch a series of videos on key topics such as the nomination process, including the rules and procedures that apply.
Nominations close at 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September. Late nominations will not be accepted.
