No formal qualifications are needed to become a councillor, just a passion to work alongside fellow councillors to achieve great outcomes for the community.
Having been a Mayor for more than 30 years, Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, said that serving your community as a councillor was a great honour and a deeply rewarding role.
“I have always been a passionate believer in local government because I know what a wonderful difference effective councils with strong leadership can have on the community,” he said.
“The elections next month are an opportunity for renewal and for newly elected councils across the State to shape the future of their local area.
“We need diverse voices on council to reflect the diversity within our communities, so I encourage people of all backgrounds and ages to nominate as a candidate.”
Elected councillors will receive training and guidance from the Office of Local Government.
The NSW Government is encouraging more diversity among candidates, including under-represented groups such as women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability.
Candidate nominations are now open and will close at midday on Wednesday, August 14.
For more information on becoming a councillor: olg.nsw.gov.au
Time’s running out to nominate for council
IF you’re passionate about the community and want to make a difference, nominations are being sought for the September 14 local government elections.
