Interested in local government? Now’s the time to nominate! Ever wanted to represent your local community by being elected to Council?
the demands and expectations of being a local government representative though, I urge them to call the Electoral Commission Candidate Helpdesk on 1300 088 942 or go to the website at: www.votensw.info,” he added.
Now’s the time to get moving and find-out how rewarding, interesting, and vital the work is of being elected for the new Council in 2016 can be, Cowra Mayor, Councillor Bill West, said. “Nominations open for candidates for this year’s September 10 elections on Monday, August 1, closing on Wednesday, August 10.” “Talk to current councillors or former councillors about the role or call the NSW Electoral Commission’s Candidate Helpdesk on 1300 088 942. Alternatively, go to their website at: www.votensw.info,” Cr West said. The Cowra Region Returning Office opens on Monday, July 25 at 137 Kendal Street where potential candidates can find-out how to nominate from the Cowra Returning Officer, Ross Baker. The office number is 6314 9220. “Locals interested in nominating are welcome to drop in any-time and discuss the requirements of running for Local Government,” Mr Baker said. “For professional advice on these requirements and on
Electoral staff wanted!
Looking for temporary work that is rewarding and interesting? The NSW Electoral Commission needs dozens of electoral officers and officials to help run the Local Government elections on September 10 in Cowra Shire. The main requirement for potential employees is that, they must be an enrolled elector to be offered employment in a polling place or at a Returning Officer’s office. Cowra Returning Officer, Ross Baker at the Cowra For more information or to apply, go to: Region Returning Office which opens on Monday, www.votensw.info/work_at_these_elections July 25 at 137 Kendal Street
COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTION SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Candidates briefing sessions
Interested in becoming a Councillor? Local Government NSW will be holding two candidates briefing sessions on Wednesday, July 27 in Grenfell. The briefing sessions will be held at the Community Hub Building in Main Street, Grenfell from 10–1pm and 6–9pm. Attendance numbers are strictly limited and return transport between Cowra and Grenfell will be provided by Cowra Council on a first-serve basis. Attendees must register with Tracey Robinson on trobinson@cowra.nsw.gov.au or on 6340 2013 as soon as possible.
Thinking of nominating as a candidate for your local Council? If you are considering nominating you should read this notice. As a candidate you have certain obligations and responsibilities under law. Check the website www.votensw.info for further details. How to nominate for election as a Councillor To nominate as a Councillor, you must lodge a nomination form and $125 nomination deposit with the Returning Officer from Monday, 1st August to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016. Where do I get a nomination form? Nomination forms and other important nomination and electoral information are available from the Returning Officer or from the New South Wales Electoral Commission website: www.votensw.info
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Candidate Information sheets: Every candidate is required to lodge a candidate information sheet with their nomination.
Playing By New Rules.
Grouping of candidates and group voting squares: Two or more candidates may form a group. A group may, in certain circumstances, request a group voting square on the ballot paper. A request to form a group and have a group voting square on the ballot paper must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016. See www.votensw.info for the publication ‘Handbook for Parties, Groups, Candidates and Scrutineers — Local Government Elections’ for more details.
If you are a candidate, a political party, or, third-party campaigner participating in a Local Council election you need to understand the new rules.
Where and when to nominate Your nomination form and deposit must be lodged with the Returning Officer at Cowra Region Returning Officer's Office, 137 Kendal Street, Cowra NSW 2794. Nominations will be accepted during business hours from 8:30am Monday, 1st August 2016 to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016.
In fact, it’s your legal obligation to follow them from 1 July 2016.
What are the new rules? • Donation caps apply for Local Government elections
Nomination enquiries should be directed to the Candidate Helpdesk: 1300 088 942
• Separate Local Government campaign accounts are now required
Returning Officer details ROSS BAKER Cowra Region Returning Officer's Office, 137 Kendal Street, Cowra NSW 2794
• Registration and regulations for third-party campaigners
Information: www.votensw.info or 1300 135 736 FD_00-1539_LGA.34_V2(F)
NSW Electoral Commission provides helpful advice to candidates, political parties and others. www.elections.nsw.gov.au Call 1300 022 011 Email fdc@elections.nsw.gov.au
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