Time to stand for Strathbogie Shire Council

Do you want to have a role in shaping the future of Strathbogie Shire Council? Are you passionate about making a positive contribution to your community? Then now is the time to put your hand up to take on one of the most important leadership opportunities in Australia that enables you to make a difference.

In partnership with Strathbogie Shire Council, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) will host a Stand for Council information session at Euroa Conference Centre at 6pm on Tuesday June 11.

The MAV Stand for Council program builds on Council’s Your CommUNITY, Your Voice sessions held in April and May.

The sessions also include a Citizen to Councillor Guide for prospective candidates to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of a Councillor and the importance of this elected position.

With council elections just months away, Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said now was the time for those passionate about making a positive difference to learnmore about what’s involved in being an elected Councillor.

“I encourage anyone thinking of standing to come along and find out more about what’s involved,” Mr Stephenson said.

“Councils are the closest level of government to the community, and the importance of effective and passionate local leaders cannot be understated.

“Being a Councillor can be really exciting with an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community, but it is also a role that brings great responsibility and significant legislative responsibilities which are important for candidates to understand.”

MAV CEO Kelly Grisby said the MAV Stand for Council campaign is designed to encourage and support a diverse range of candidates from across the Victorian community including First Nations, and new and emerging communities.

“If you are thinking of nominating for council as a Candidate, these sessions and resources will help you to further consider the broad responsibilities of a Councillor, the wide range of issues you will be required to make decisions about and the time commitment,” Ms Grigsby said.

The Stand for Council information session at Euroa is one of 22 sessions being held by the MAV throughout Victoria, including three others in the Goulburn Ovens Murray Region: Mitchell Shire on 12 June, Wangaratta on 13 June and Wodonga on 22 July.

The sessions are being held in person and online, with numbers capped depending on venue capacity. Registrations are essential.

For more information about Stand for Council or to register for another regional session, visit the MAV Stand for Council website.