Council elections

Nillumbik Shire Council is divided into seven wards with a Councillor elected to represent each ward. Councillors serve a four-year term, and a Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by their peers each year for a one-year term.

To find out which ward you live in and who your Councillor is, visit Nillumbik wards. 

2024 Council election

Voting in the 2024 Council election has now closed. 

Voter information

Read about voting in Nillumbik council elections.

Candidate information

Find out what's involved in nominating as a candidate in the 2024 Council election.

Election period

During the election period, the Election Period Policy ensures that the election is conducted fairly, equitably and ethically, and that Council business continues throughout the election period in a responsible and transparent manner.

Governance Rule - Election Period Policy(PDF, 677KB) 

Back to top