Nominations to stand as a candidate in the 2024 Ararat Rural City Council elections open on Monday 9 September 2024.

Election offices will be open for nominations during business hours from Monday 9 September until 12 noon Tuesday 17 September.

To prepare, prospective candidates can 

• complete mandatory candidate training online through LGV at localgovernment.vic.gov.au/council-governance/candidate-training
• call 131 832 from Monday 9 September to book a nomination appointment
• complete their nomination forms using the VEC’s Candidate Helper at vec.vic.gov.au/council-candidate 

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to watch the online video series about nominating as a candidate at youtube.com/@electionsvic

Prospective candidates must make an appointment during business hours to lodge their nomination forms in person and pay their $250 nomination fee. They must be able to provide evidence that they have completed the mandatory candidate training online through Local Government Victoria (LGV).

Further information on nominating as a candidate is available on the VEC website.