The next local council election for Golden Plains Shire Council will be held in October 2024 and will be administered by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).
In the 2024 Golden Plains Shire Council election, voters will elect seven Councillors to represent Golden Plains Shire for the 2024-2028 term.
In a Council election, there are two types of voters: State enrolled voters and Council enrolled voters. To vote in the upcoming election, all eligible voters must be correctly enrolled to vote by the close of the Electoral Roll at 4pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
The VEC will begin accepting candidate nominations from Monday 9 September 2024, with nominations closing on Tuesday 17 September 2024. Council will then enter the Election Period which will run until 6pm on Saturday 26 October 2024. Elections will be held by postal ballot from 7 October to 25 October 2024.
To assist residents, ratepayers and potential candidates seeking more information on the election, Golden Plains Shire Council has launched an information hub on its website. The hub will serve as a central resource and will be continually updated with the latest news and developments regarding the 2024 Golden Plains Shire Council election, ensuring voters and potential candidates are well informed throughout the process.
For voters, the hub will provide guidance on checking and updating their enrolment status, as well as information on how the election will be conducted and how Council will operate during the Election Period.
Candidates will also be able to access information and resources regarding nominations, eligibility, relevant training opportunities and more.
Residents, ratepayers and those considering standing for Council are encouraged to visit the one-stop hub on Council’s website at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/CouncilElection for everything they need to know.
Residents seeking more information on the election process and how to check their enrolment should visit vec.vic.gov.au.