Council Elections

 

Council elections are conducted every four years by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on the fourth Saturday of October. The Council election was held on Saturday 26 October 2024. 

The pages below include helpful information about Local Government Elections, from candidate information to how Council operates during the Election Period.

What is the Election Period?

Council's adopted Election Period Policy, which is part of its overarching Governance Rules, guides how Council will operate during the election period.

Baw Baw Shire Council 2024 Elections

Information about the Baw Baw Shire Council elections held in October 2024

Candidate Training and Information

Planning to stand for Council? Here are the resources you need to nominate, including mandatory candidate training sessions.

Campaign Donation Returns

Candidates for the Baw Baw Shire Council elections held on Saturday Saturday 26 October 2024 are required to submit an Election Donation Return to the Chief Executive Officer.

Ward Boundary Review

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has completed a review of Baw Baw Shire Council's ward boundaries at the request of the Minister for Local Government. Click here to access the review.

Election or Political Signage 2024 Local Government Elections

The following requirements apply to private land and are regulated under the Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme. Any political or election signage that is contrary may be subject to fines and enforcement action under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

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