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Council Insights & Election Essentials
Voice for Victoria was recently joined by Council Watch host an online info session event for people who want to understand their local council operations better and may be thinking about running in the upcoming Victorian council elections in October 2024.
This online event covered topics such as:
The structure and function of local councils
The key responsibilities of a councillor
The election process and important dates
Skills and attributes that make an effective councillor
Resources and support available for candidates.
Whether you’re just thinking about putting your hand up, running for the first time or wanting to just better understand council operations, this event will help provide you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
To listen to a recording of this live on Spotify, click HERE.
Below are a range of resources and information that will help anyone thinking or planning to run in the council elections, or looking for more information on council operations.
Local Council Elections: VEC (you can check your council here)
2024 local council elections | Victorian Electoral Commission (vec.vic.gov.au)
Becoming a Candidate: VEC
2024 local council elections | Victorian Electoral Commission (vec.vic.gov.au)
VLGA Good governance guide
https://www.vlga.org.au/sites/default/files/VLGA.2012-10-08%20Good%20Governance%20Guide.pdf
Local Government Vic - Council Elections portal
Council Elections 2024 (localgovernment.vic.gov.au)
Victorian Local Government Inspectorate
Source: VEC
