Would you like a role in shaping the future of Manningham Council? Are you passionate about making a positive contribution to your community?
The Victorian Local Government elections will be held by post in October 2024 and now is the time to put up your hand to take on one of the most important leadership opportunities our country has to offer, one that enables you to make a real difference.
Councils are the closest level of government to community. To ensure our communities are successfully represented we need quality candidates to nominate for election.
Are you interested in becoming a councillor? If so, here are some things you need to know:
There is a range of eligibility criteria for candidates, including:
• being an Australian citizen or an eligible British subject
• being at least 18 years of age on election day
• being enrolled to vote in the municipality
For the full list of eligibility criteria, visit the VEC - Becoming a Council Election Candidate page. You can also get some further information on what being a councillor involves from our Role of a Councillor page.
To support potential candidates, local councils, in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), are hosting regional-based information sessions to provide information and inspiration.
Keep an eye on our website and socials for information on a local session closer to election day. If you're keen to learn more in the meantime, the closest upcoming session will be held at Port Phillip City Council in July.
Stand for Council (Community and Candidate Information session)
Date: Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (in person registration 6pm)
Attendance: In person or online
Location: Port Phillip City Council, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
Registration details: Register via the MAV website
This session can be attended online and a range of other sessions are also available, catering to general nominees or specific persons wishing to nominate:
Standing for Local Government Workshop
Date: Friday, 17 May 2024
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Virtually - via Zoom
Registration details: Register via the VLGA website
Youth X Stand for Council
Date: Tuesday 4 June
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Location: Virtually - via Microsoft Teams
Registration details: Register via the MAV website
Local Women Leading Change Workshop
Date: Friday, 24 May 2024
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Virtually - via Zoom
Registration Details: Register via the VLGA website
Women X Stand for Council
Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (check-in commences at 6:00pm)
Location: Kingston City Council, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Registration Details: Register via the MAV website
We recognise the benefits of a diverse range elected representatives to best reflect the rich diversity of people and cultures within our community.
As such, we are proud to encourage nominations from all members of our community, including persons who are from First Nations backgrounds, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds.
