Council elections will be held on Saturday 26 October.
During the election period, there are restrictions on what Council can promote, what business is conducted and how decisions are made.
This ensures that elections are ethical, fair and equitable. It also ensures that ordinary Council business can continue in a responsible and transparent way.
The election period starts at noon on 17 September and runs through to 6pm on 26 October.
You may notice communications such as email newsletters and social media posts are less frequent or shorter. We will also pause community consultation unless it is essential, and grant applications and assessments will also pause.
Council meetings will only be held for essential matters and Advisory Committee meetings will not be held.
These changes ensure that the current Council doesn't commit the new Councillors to policies or projects that they haven't had a say in. It also ensures that all candidates are given a fair and equal opportunity.
Information for voters
The election is run by the Victorian Electoral Commission. Ballot packs will be mailed out between 7 and 10 October to all registered voters.
Voting is compulsory. Your vote must be in the mail or hand delivered to the election office at 970 Main Road Eltham by 6pm on Friday 25 October 2024. Local mail collection times differ. Check the collection time on your post box to make sure your vote is in the mail on time.
