Submitting a nomination for the council elections empowers you to play an active role in shaping policies and programs, and advocating for your community. As a representative, you’ll be the community’s voice, ensuring that diverse perspectives are heard in decision-making.
Elected council members can promote community engagement, encouraging residents to participate actively, contribute ideas, and strengthen shared responsibility for positive change.
The NSW Office of Local Government and the NSW Electoral Commission offers comprehensive candidate information and support for candidates thinking about running for election to the Parkes Shire Council. Explore the links below to learn more.
The Office of Local Government in New South Wales provides valuable resources for aspiring local government candidates, including the Stand for Your Community Candidate Guide and an online candidate training tool. These resources aim to enhance community representation and inform potential candidates about the responsibilities of being a councillor.
Cobar Shire Council will be hosting a local Candidate Information Session is on Monday 12 August 2024 in the Council Chambers at 36 Linlsey Street at 6.30pm.
Elections NSW has a trove of information available for potential Candidates about the election process. They are conducting a series of webinars for candidates and other political participants in the lead-up to the 2024 NSW Local Government elections. Details of these online sessions, including registration is available here:
Candidates and other political participants need to effectively and efficiently comply with electoral funding laws. To learn more:
Electoral material produced, published, distributed or displayed during the regulated period for an election must comply with the rules. In addition, electoral material that is to be distributed on election day must be registered with the NSW Electoral Commission. To learn more: