2008 Elections
 Council elections will be held on Saturday 13 September 2008. It is compulsory for Australian citizens resident in NSW, 18 years of age or older to enrol and vote for representatives on their council. You must enrol by 6.00 pm on Monday 4 August to vote in this election.
Key election dates
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6 pm Monday 4 August
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Open Monday 4 August
Close Wednesday 13 August
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Monday 1 to Friday 12 September
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Close Monday 8 September
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Open Friday 15 August
Close Monday 15 September
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Saturday 13 September
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Becoming a Councillor
The Department of Local Government has produced a publication titled "Becoming a Councillor". This booklet has been designed by the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW in conjunction with the Department of Local Government as a guide to becoming a councillor in New South Wales. It is intended primarily for those considering standing in the 2008 local government elections, but it is also a valuable information resource for anyone interested in the role of a councillor or the processes of local government generally
Non Residential Rolls
Non-resident ratepayers are entitled to vote in Local Government elections if they are listed on the non-resident ratepayers roll for the statutory period associated with a scheduled Local Government election. The Local Government Act 1993 (Section 299) provides that the non-resident ratepayer roll lapses after each election, including by-elections, and the roll is not maintained between elections.
The opening of the roll for the forthcoming election is on Friday, 6 June 2008. Applications for inclusion on the non-resident ratepayers roll must be made on the appropriate form Click Here to download form.
Inclusion on the non-resident ratepayer roll entitles a person to vote in the election, but application must still be made for a pre-poll or postal ballot to exercise that right if not physically voting at a polling booth in the Council area on election day.
Need more information
There are a number of resources available from the Electoral Commission's Website or the Local Government Electoral Resources Web site.
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