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Get ready for the 2024 local elections

Find out everything you need to know before the local elections on October 26. Photo by McPherson Media Group

Greater Shepparton City Council will be hosting several candidate and voter information sessions in the lead-up to the 2024 local government elections.

Council will host community-based information sessions in Mooroopna, Tatura and Shepparton for potential candidates to get a better understanding of what the role of a councillor involves ahead of the elections that will take place on Saturday, October 26.

These sessions will include details on time commitments associated with the role, responsibilities and general requirements under the Local Government Act 2020.

It will also provide information to voters on the new ward structure for Greater Shepparton, which will start at the 2024 elections.

The decision to spilt Greater Shepparton into the new ward structure was made after an independent electoral structure review panel was appointed last year to review the electoral structure of Greater Shepparton City Council.

As a result of the review, Greater Shepparton will be spilt into nine wards, with one councillor representing each ward.

Residents will be only able to vote for candidates who have nominated for their ward. Candidates will also only be able to nominate for one ward.

Council will also be hosting a women candidate information session in the lead-up to the elections.

This session will provide a general overview of the role of a councillor, as well as explore the perceived barriers and the flexibility available to all councillors.

Attendees will also hear from a guest speaker, state Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe.

The sessions are free to attend, with registrations required.

For more information about standing for council in the 2024 elections, visit https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/governance/council-elections/running-for-council

Sessions

Mooroopna Candidate and Voter Information Session

When: Wednesday, June 5 from 5pm to 6pm

Where: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna

Register: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1221842

Tatura Candidate and Voter Information Session

When: Tuesday, June 18 from 6pm to 7pm

Where: Tatura Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Memorial Place, Tatura

Reigister: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1221840

Shepparton Candidate and Voter Information Session

When: Monday, August 26 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Where: Council Boardroom, Greater Shepparton City Council, 90 Welsford St, Shepparton

Register: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1221844

Women Candidate Information Session

When: Thursday, July 25 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Where: Multicultural Room, Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton

Register: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1226945

Light lunch will be provided.