The upcoming Golden Plains Shire Council Election is scheduled for Saturday 26 October 2024 and will be administered by the Victorian Electoral Commission.
In the 2024 Golden Plains Shire Council election, voters will elect seven Councillors to represent Golden Plains Shire for the 2024-2028 term.
All eligible voters must be enrolled to vote by 4pm, Wednesday 7 August, 2024.
Elections will be held by postal ballot from 7 October to 25 October, 2024.
Key Council Election Dates
Close of the Electoral Roll at 4pm
Nominations Open
Nominations Close at 12pm
Election Period Commences at 12pm
Mail out of Ballot Packs
Close of Voting at 6pm
Election Day
Election Period Concludes at 6pm
Election Period Policy
The Election Period commences on Tuesday 17 September 2024 and concludes at 6pm on Saturday 26 October 2024.
Council has an Election Period Policy in place to ensure that the ordinary business of Council can continue throughout the Election Period in a responsible and transparent manner