Information for potential candidates

The decisions of councils affect the lives of everyone living in the community – men, women, and children. Becoming a councillor is a great hands-on way to serve your community and positively influence future directions and outcomes for the municipal area. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward for election.

Over the coming months, Council will undertake a range of measures and support the efforts of the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to ensure a successful transition back to elected officials for the community and our organisation.

Stand for Council Candidate Information Sessions

Are you considering standing for Council?

Councillors are a crucial part of our democratic society and have an important part to play in serving and representing the interests of their community.

The key aspects of a Councillor’s role include participating in the decision-making of Council, representing the interests of the municipality and participating in strategic planning activities.

To support community members who might be considering running for Council, the Strathbogie Shire Council will be running a number of ‘Stand for Council’ Candidate Information Sessions during April and May.

The sessions are designed to give community leaders and residents the chance to find out more about the diverse range of functions and services local government provides, the role of Councillors and to provide the resources required for potential candidates for the 2024 Local Government Elections.