Political participants
The AEC have outlined 6 steps to being a candidate, with fact sheets, forms and registers.
Overview
Nominating for the council elections allows you to actively shape and influence policy and programs and advocate for the community you live within. You will be the voice for the community ensuring diverse perspectives are considered in the decision-making process.
Elected council representatives can foster community engagement and encourage residents to actively participate, contribute ideas and strengthen a shared responsibility for positive change.
The NSW Electoral Commission provides all candidate information and support for Local Government Elections. Follow the links below to find out more.
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Nominate as a candidate
Before you nominate, visit this page to understand eligibility surrounding local government elections.
Political Parties
Find out how to register a political party and the obligations for disclosure.
Funding and disclosure
All the resources to inform your understanding of compliance with electoral funding laws.
🎟️Pre-Election events
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Dubbo Information Session
Click here to RSVPWednesday 26 June 2024
6pm to 8:30pm
Dubbo Council Chambers
Hear from our CEO and Governance Team, this education session has been designed to demonstrate the support and expectations for those considering running for Council.
Wellington Information Session
Click here to RSVPMonday 17 June 2024
6pm to 8:30pm
Wellington Administration Building
Hear from our CEO and Governance Team, this education session has been designed to demonstrate the support and expectations for those considering running for Council.
Candidate Briefing Session with Peter Tegart
Click here to RSVPTuesday 28 May 2024
5:30pm to 8.30pm
Dubbo Council Chambers
This briefing provides participants with an understanding of the role of the councillor and how it fits in with other roles and levels of government.
Women for Election
Click here to RSVPWith Dominic Passmore and Melanie McDonell
Saturday 4 May 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Western Plains Cultural Centre
To inspire more women in the region to see themselves as future political leaders, at all levels of government.
Election Signage across the region
If you wish to report election material that does not meet NSW Election Campaign material rules, please contact Customer Experience on 6801 4000 to lodge your complaint.-
Campaign Do's
Signs and materials can be displayed if:
- On private land with owner's written permission, including boundary walls/fences
- Fixed to a table or stall on a footpath or other public place the on day of polling
- Electronic signs MUST include name/address of the authorised person
- Displayed between 5 August 2024 until 6pm, 14 September 2024
Candidates have a week to remove signage after 14 September 2024.
Campaign Don'ts
Signs should not be:
- Larger than 0.8m2 (Larger requires Development Application)
- Placed on premises or structures owned, occupied or managed by Council, State Government or Crown
- Located on a road or related area, including trees unless the poster is on a registered vehicle
- Within 6m of an entrance to a voting centre, including if heard loudspeakers or broadcasting devices
- Flyers are placed on windscreens of vehicles
- Circulated before 5 August 2024
- Circulated after 6pm, 14 September 2024
📆Councillor induction events
Our Governance Team will be here to support Councillors throughout the induction and across the 4-year term. We encourage you to seek guidance if you are ever unsure of a process or legislation.
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Candidate Introductions
By appointmentMonday 30 September - Tuesday 1 October 2024
- Individual Introductions
- Commencement of the Councillor onboarding process
Governance Introduction
Compulsory attendance is required.Wednesday 2 October 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
- Councillor Introduction to Senior staff and the Governance support team
- Code of Conduct session with consultant presenter Kath Roach of SincSolutions
Ceremony + Mayoral Election
Compulsory attendance is required.Thursday 3 October 2024
8:30am - 4:00pm
- Oath and Affirmation Breakfast
- Councillor Workshop
- Portfolios
- Council Meeting Protocols
5:30pm | Extraordinary Council Meeting
- Mayoral Election
Wellington Induction
Compulsory attendance is required.Wednesday 9 October 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
- Councillor Workshop
- Wellington Caves tour and service review information session
- Council Insurance session
- Tour of Wellington facilities
Dubbo Induction
Compulsory attendance is required.Thursday 10 October 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
- Councillor Workshop
- CEO Contract requirements with consultant presenter Jamie Anderson of MasterTek
- Water requirements with consultant presenter Matthew Parmeter of DCCEEW (NSW)
- Councillor and Customer request systems session
- Tour of Dubbo facilities
Induction Workshop
Compulsory attendance is required.Wednesday 16 October - Thursday 17 October 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
- Strategic Public Leaders workshop with consultant presenter Alicia Mckay
Induction Council meeting procedures
Compulsory attendance is required.Wednesday 23 October
9:00am - 5:00pm
- Internal operations
- Council meeting procedures
Ordinary Council Meeting
Compulsory attendance is required.Thursday 24 October 2024
5:30pm
- Ordinary Council Meeting
🗃️Links and resources
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Local Government Act 1993
As a candidate or elected member here is an opportunity to grasp NSW Legislation setting the framework for responsibility and accountability for elected Council.
Local Government Elections
The how, details on NSW Election pertinent to local government elections, from the election of a mayor to referendums
Aboriginal Electoral Engagement Strategy | DRC
Establish key actions with intent to increase participation from the Aboriginal community as candidates, enrolments and voters from our strategy adopted in 2021.
Integrated planning and reporting | DRC
The strategy and plans that underpin Dubbo Regional Council's actions and delivery, these will shape the future of our region guided by the community.
Executive Leadership Team | DRC
Vision, purpose and values | DRC
Understand the guiding principles that direct actions, decisions, and goals for Dubbo Regional Council as an organisation to prepare you for election and induction.
Our responsibilities | DRC
Explore Dubbo Regional Council's responsibilities across various key documents, including financial statements, customer service charter to help us understand our commitments.
Council meetings and business papers | DRC
To view minutes and agenda's around Ordinary Council Meetings and Standing Committees where councillors and stakeholders convene to discuss Council reports.
Contact Us
Phone (02) 6801 4000 Website www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au In writing P.O. Box 81
Dubbo NSW 2830Social Media
