Wyndham residents interested in running for council at this November’s elections are being offered a helping hand by council itself.
Wyndham council is calling on all community leaders and potential candidates to get involved in the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) Stand for Council campaign.
As part of the campaign, Wyndham council in partnership with the MAV, is
hosting a regional-based candidate information session to provide information and
Support for potential candidates at the Wyndham Civic Centre on Wednesday 5.
The MAV will also be providing a Citizen to Councillor Guide 2024 – a handbook help
prospective candidates to further understand the roles and responsibilities of a
councillor and the importance of this elected position.
Wyndham council chief executive Stephen Wall said the importance of strong local leadership
could not be understated.
“Councils are the closest level of government to the community – and to represent
their communities successfully, they need great quality candidates to put their hand
up for election,” Mr Wall said.
“I encourage anyone thinking about standing to come along or log in to the session
and utilise the resources of the MAV Stand for Council campaign.”
Mr Wall said being across the details of local government was particularly important for Wyndham council candidates.
“At this year’s election, Wyndham City will transition to 11 single-member wards
following an electoral structure review, and I also encourage potential candidates to
do their research about the new wards.”
MAV chief executive Kelly Grigsby said the MAV Stand for Council campaign was 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 explained.
For more information on the MAV Stand for Council campaign and to register your
attendance for the candidate information session, visit www.mav.asn.au/stand-for-
council-2024
