Council launches Your CommUNITY Your Voice campaign

Strathbogie Shire Council is taking their Your CommUNITY Your Voice campaign on the road.

This campaign supports and informs community members thinking of running for Council with Candidate Information Sessions during April and May.

These sessions, online, group face to face and 1:1, will provide information on what being a councillor is all about and encourage candidacy for the Local Government Election 2024.

Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said councillors are a crucial part of our democratic society and have an important role to play in serving and representing the interest of our community.

“This is an opportunity to hear about all the services that Council undertakes; learn how local government works and what our new undivided electorate structure means for the Shire,” he said.

“Importantly these sessions will include the role and objectives of a Council and how councillors and staff work together.

“Knowing these things will help candidates be great Councillors, if elected., Mr Stephenson said.

The sessions will inform prospective candidates of what to expect and what commitment is required should they wish to nominate.

There will also be information on how to nominate, the Victorian Electoral Commission Election process and an opportunity to ask questions.

Mr Stephenson said that Strathbogie Shire which covers an area of 3,303 square kilometres and is currently home to more than 11,500 residents needs strong and robust candidates who are well informed as to their role.

It will be important to register for these sessions and this can be done by going to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au Information for Candidates or contact Customer Service on 1800 065 993.

See sessions times and venues below:

To find out more, visit our Information for Candidates page: www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/council/2024-local-government-election/candidates