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Council

26 April, 2024

Interested in becoming a councillor?

ARE you interested in shaping the future of Moyne?

By Staff Writer

With council elections to be held later this year, now is the time to learn more about leadership opportunities that enable you to make a difference.

Councils are the closest level of government to community.

To represent their communities successfully, they need great quality candidates to put their hand up for election.

Potential council candidates are encouraged to engage with the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) Stand for Council campaign. 

To support potential candidates Moyne Shire Council, in partnership with the MAV and other councils in the region, is 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.

This guide for prospective candidates will help them further understand the roles and responsibilities of a councillor and the importance of this 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,” Ms McNamara 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, the wide range of issues you will be required to make decisions about and the time commitment,” Ms Grigsby said.

For more information on the MAV Stand for Council campaign go https://www.mav.asn.au/stand-for-council-2024.

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