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

The next election for Nillumbik Shire Council will be held this October.

Voter information

Find out about voting in this year's Nillumbik council election.

Candidate information

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

Election signage and promotion

There are rules that apply to how electoral material is displayed and distributed. In the lead up to the Council election in October, find out what’s allowed, and what to do if you suspect electoral material may be illegal.

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) 

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