From 12.00pm Tuesday 17 September 2024, Baw Baw Shire Council will enter into Election Period prior to the Saturday 26 October 2024 (Local Government) Council election.
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Council elections are conducted every four years by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on the fourth Saturday of October. The next Council elections will be held on Saturday 26 October 2024.
The pages below include helpful information about Local Government Elections, from candidate information to how Council operates during the Election Period.
Council's adopted Election Period Policy, which is part of its overarching Governance Rules, guides how Council will operate during the election period.
Information about the Baw Baw Shire Council elections held in October 2024
Planning to stand for Council? Here are the resources you need to nominate, including mandatory candidate training sessions.
Candidates for the Baw Baw Shire Council elections held on Saturday Saturday 26 October 2024 are required to submit an Election Donation Return to the Chief Executive Officer.
Candidates for the Baw Baw Shire Council elections held on Saturday 26 October 2024 may require information. Any information request will be made public.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has completed a review of Baw Baw Shire Council's ward boundaries at the request of the Minister for Local Government. Click here to access the review.
The following requirements apply to private land and are regulated under the Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme. Any political or election signage that is contrary may be subject to fines and enforcement action under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.