Local Government Elections - 14 September 2024

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In the Campbelltown City Council area, voters will be electing 15 Councillors. These officials will represent our community and make decisions about our city's policies, services and important issues for the next four years.

As we get closer to the elections, we'll update this page with more details about how and where you can vote, becoming a Councillor, and finding information about candidates.

Information about the election and key dates can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission website: 

2024 NSW local government elections

Who has to vote?

If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or more, and live in the Campbelltown City Council area, you must vote in these elections. If you do not vote, you may receive a penalty notice. For more information about voting, see the FAQs on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Check and update your enrolment details

You can also check your enrolment details for the residential roll to ensure they are up to date and change if necessary. The residential roll is the list of people who live in the council area and are eligible to vote in election.

If you've moved, turned 18, or changed your name or other personal details since the last election, you should update your voting enrolment details.

Visit the Australian Electoral Commission website to check or update your details.

 

Non- Residential Roll

The non-residential rolls provide people who are non-resident owners, occupiers and rate-paying lessees of rateable land within the Council area an opportunity to have a say in who is elected to Council.

If you are not a resident, you may still be entitled to vote if you own, occupy or lease property in the Campbelltown City Council area as a corporation, business or individual.

You may register in your own right as an individual or as a nominated company officer (or equivalent) of a corporation. Registration is not compulsory.

Use the relevant form below for your application:

Non Residential Roll Individual Application(PDF, 183KB)

Non Residential Roll Nominee Application(PDF, 208KB)

Completed application forms should be sent to Council to:

Non-residential roll applications must be received by 6:00pm  Monday 5 August 2024.

For more information, please see the NSW Electoral Commission website.

 

Becoming a Councillor

If you're passionate about what happens in your local community, becoming a Councillor is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and to represent the interests of residents.

Council is holding two Candidate Information Briefings.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Council’s Staff Training Centre, 91 Queen Street, Campbelltown

Thursday 4 July 2024, 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Online via MS Teams

To secure your spot, RSVP to Council’s Governance Team before 5pm, Monday 1 July 2024, email governance @campbelltown.nsw.gov.au or telephone 4645 4320.

Campbelltown City Council together with LGNSW will be facilitating a Pre-Election Candidate briefing for those interested in becoming a Councillor to gain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities as an elected member of Council.

This briefing is designed to provide those interested in being a candidate at the Local Government election on 14 September 2024 with the information they will need to make a considered decision.

Councillors can play a key role in making decisions that influence both the short-term concerns and long-term strategic direction of their local community. It is a big commitment, and prospective Councillors need to know what will be expected of them – the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities.

The NSW Electoral Commission will also hold a series of webinars in the lead up to the 2024 NSW Local Government elections for councils and for candidates and other political participants.

The next webinar for political participants regarding the nomination process will be delivered at 11am on Thursday 27 June.

Learn more and register at the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Below are some resources for anyone considering running for Council

Resource

Description

NSW Electoral Commission

General information about how to become a Councillor

NSW Office of Local Government

Information about what's involved in being a Councillor

Being a Councillor: information and guide

A comprehensive and interactive online candidate training tool by the Office of Local Government.

Women for Election Australia

NSW has fewer female Councillors than any other Australian state. Women for Election Australia provides information and support to encourage more women to run for public office.

 


Want to work at the Council election?

The 2024 election for Campbelltown City Council will be managed by the NSW Electoral Commission.

Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 14 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres.

For more information about working at elections, please visit the NSW Electoral Commission website or call 1300 135 736.