Pre-election candidate briefing

Are you interested in becoming a local councillor?

Councillors can play a key role in making decisions that influence both the short-term concerns and long-term strategic direction of their local community. It is a big commitment, and prospective councillors need to know what will be expected of them – the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities.

This information session will provide those interested in becoming a councillor a better understanding of the role and responsibilities as an elected member of council. 

The candidate briefing session will be conducted by former Mayor of Leichhardt and Local Government NSW facilitator, Maire Sheehan. 

The sessions will cover 

• Key requirements for becoming a candidate
• The legislated role of a councillor, mayor and as a member of the governing body
• How the councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government
• Key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a councillor
• How a councillor’s and council role fits in with the local government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
• Key elements of council meetings,  code of conduct and conflict of interest

• The importance of diversity in council, and supports available to encourage participation.

Register to attend

Complete the registration form to attend the briefing session.

Please note potential candidates have the option of attending in person or online. 

Registrations close 5pm Wednesday 10 July. 

Registration form

Other events and resources

• Lane Cove has joined with Hunters Hill Council to host the ‘ALGWA Getting Women Elected Forum’ at the Terrace Function Room on Saturday 29 June, 2pm – 5pm. Learn more and register here
• Ku-ring-gai Council has a webpage on the upcoming NSW Local Government election. View here
• NSW Electoral Commission has more information for candidates. View here

• The Office of Local Government has a new dedicated webpage on its website for candidates at the upcoming local government elections called ‘Become a Councillor’. It includes an online learning tool and targeted candidate guides for women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and young people. View here 

When

Location

Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon, 2072, View Map