UPDATED: 12 August 2024 - new community and candidate information session
Would you like a role in shaping the future of Manningham Council? Are you passionate about making a positive contribution to your community?
The Victorian Local Government elections will be held in October 2024 with the vote to take place by post. Now is the time to put up your hand to represent your community and take on one of the most important leadership opportunities our country has to offer, one that enables you to make a real difference.
Councils are the closest level of government to community. To ensure our communities are successfully represented we need quality candidates to nominate for election.
Are you interested in becoming a councillor? If so, here are some things you need to know:
There is a range of eligibility criteria for candidates, including:
- being an Australian citizen or an eligible British subject
- being at least 18 years of age on election day
- being enrolled to vote in the municipality.
For the full list of eligibility criteria, visit the VEC – Becoming a Council Election Candidate. You can also get some further information on what being a councillor involves at Role of a Councillor.
To support potential candidates, Manningham Council, in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), is hosting a candidate information session to provide information and inspiration to future candidates. Details of the upcoming session are listed below.
Keep an eye on our website and socials for information on a local session closer to election day. If you’re keen to learn more in the meantime, the closest upcoming session will be held at Port Phillip City Council in July.
Stand for Council (Community and Candidate Information session)
- Date: Monday 19 August 2024
- Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (in person registration 6.00pm)
- Attendance: In person or online
- Location: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster (Function Room 1)
- Registration details: Register via the MAV website.
Please ensure you register as places are limited. We cannot wait to see you there as a future leader of our community.
Manningham encourages applicants from all walks of life
We recognise the benefits of a diverse range elected representatives to best reflect the rich diversity of people and cultures within our community.
As such, we are proud to encourage nominations from all members of our community, including persons who are from First Nations backgrounds, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds.
If you require any additional support or information regarding nominating for Council elections, please contact 9840 9333.
Mandatory Training
Under the Local Government Act 2020, candidates must complete the separate mandatory training to be eligible to nominate as a candidate. Access to the online training, along with further information, can be found at Local Government Victoria – Candidate Training.
For more information on the MAV Stand for Council campaign, please visit the MAV website.
