Local Government Elections 

Under the Local Government Act 1995, Ordinary local elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October.  Council members are elected for a term of four years.

Stand for Council

If you want to make a difference in our community and have a say in local decision-making, then consider standing for election as a local government Councillor.

The role of a Councillor, as set out in Section 2.10 of the Act is to:

• Represent the interests of electors, ratepayers and residents of the district
• Provide leadership and guidance to the community in the district
• Facilitates communication between the community and the Council
• Participate in the local government's decision-making process at Council and committee meetings
• Performs such other functions as are given to a Councillor by this Act or any other written law.

To be eligible to stand for election as a Council member you must :

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Be an elector of the Shire of Kulin;
• Not be nominating as a candidate in another election; and
• Complete the mandatory online induction course.

Further information is also available on the WAEC website.