Councillor Candidate Briefing Session

To assist potential candidates who are considering nominating for the upcoming local government elections on the 14 September 2024, Lithgow Council will be conducting a Councillor Candidate Information Session on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 6.30pm in the Western Sydney University Transformation Hub.

The session will provide an opportunity for potential candidates to:

  • Identify the key requirements of becoming a candidate for election;
  • Identify the legislated role of a Councillor, Mayor and as a member of the governing body;
  • Recognise how the Councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government;
  • Address key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a Councillor;
  • Understand how a Councillor’s and Council role fits in with the local government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework; and
  • Identify key elements of Council meetings, code of conduct and conflict of interest.

The candidate briefing session will be conducted by experienced Local Government NSW facilitator, Maire Sheehan.

For more Lithgow City Council Elections information click here