Council
25 April, 2024
Opportunity for prospective candidates
ARE you interested in a tilt for local government when Moyne Shire residents head to the ballot box in October?
Anyone considering running to be elected as a Moyne Shire councillor later this year is encouraged to take advantage of upcoming leadership opportunities under a state-wide civic engagement campaign.
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) are currently hosting the Stand for Council campaign, with an information session to be held in Warrnambool which will help equip prospective candidates with all the information they need.
To support potential candidates Moyne Shire Council, in partnership with the MAV and other council’s in the region, are hosting a Stand for Council information session at the Lighthouse Theatre on June 27.
The MAV will also be providing a Citizen to Councillor Guide 2024 – a guide for prospective candidates to further understand the roles and responsibilities of a councillor and the importance of the elected position.
Moyne Shire Council acting chief executive officer Jodie McNamara said strong local leadership was extremely important.
“For a council to be effective it needs community leaders to put their hands up and become candidates,” she said.
“I encourage anyone considering standing in the election later this year to come along or log into the information session and use the resources of the MAV’s Stand for Council campaign.”
MAV chief executive officer Kelly Grisby 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,” she said.
“This includes the wide range of issues you will be required to make decisions about and the time commitment involved.”
For more information on the MAV Stand for Council campaign visit https://www.mav.asn.au/stand-for-council-2024.