Do you want to have a role in shaping the future of Wyndham City? Are you passionate about making a positive contribution to your community?
Then now is the time to put your hand up to take on one of the most important leadership opportunities in Australia that enables you to make a difference.
If you have a passion for your local area, Wyndham City is calling all community leaders and potential candidates to get inspired through the Municipal Association of Victoria's (MAV) Stand for Council campaign.
To support potential candidates, Wyndham City in partnership with the MAV, is hosting a regional-based candidate information session to provide information and inspiration.
The Metropolitan West candidate information session will be hosted by Wyndham City at the Wyndham Civic Centre on Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 6.30pm.
Potential candidates must register to attend.
The MAV will also be providing a Citizen to Councillor Guide 2024 - a guide for prospective candidates to further understand the roles and responsibilities of a councillor and the importance of this elected position.
Wyndham City CEO Stephen Wall said the importance of strong local leadership could not be understated.
"Councils are the closest level of government to the community - and to represent their communities successfully, they need great quality candidates to put their hand up for election," Mr Wall said.
"I encourage anyone thinking about standing to come along or log in to the session and utilise the resources of the MAV Stand for Council campaign."
"At this year's election, Wyndham City will transition to 11 single-member wards following an electoral structure review, and I also encourage potential candidates to do their research about the new wards."
MAV CEO Kelly Grigsby said the MAV Stand for Council campaign is designed to encourage and support a diverse range of candidates from across the Victorian community including first nations, and new and emerging communities.
"If you are thinking of nominating for council as a candidate, these sessions and resources will help you to further consider the broad responsibilities of a councillor, the wide range of issues you will be required to make decisions about and the time commitment," Ms Grigsby explained.
