Candidate handbook: NSW Local Government elections
For parties, groups, candidates and scrutineers
Information about election processes, online systems, regulatory obligations and key dates for NSW Local Government elections.
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Contents
View the contents of the NSW Local Government elections Candidate handbook.
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Introduction
The NSW Electoral Commission makes significant information available about elections for the benefit of all participants and in the public interest.
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General information
Discover general information about NSW local government elections including electoral rolls, council areas and elections and more.
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Registration
Candidates and groups of candidates for a local government election must be registered for the election with the NSW Electoral Commission.
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Nominations
Candidates and groups must nominate to have their name included on the ballot paper. This is a different process to registration.
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Funding and Disclosure
Find out about key dates and requirements to ensure you comply with your electoral funding obligations.
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Electoral material
Find out about the laws relating to the display and registration of electoral material.
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Voting
Find out about the ways electors can vote at NSW local government elections.
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Counting and results
Find key dates and read about the types of counts undertaken for Mayor and Councillor ballot papers.