Find resources, training and information sessions for candidates.
Information and training sessions for candidates
Councillors provide an invaluable link between the community and Council. Along with representing their ward and advocating on a wide range of issues, they set the City's strategic direction, establish and guide policies, set service delivery standards, and monitor performance.
Councillors elected in the Council election on 26 October 2024 will play a part in determining the future of Glen Eira. If you are passionate about the Glen Eira community and want to contribute to its future, consider running as a candidate.
Information sessions for prospective candidates
Glen Eira City Council information sessions
We hosted a series of information sessions for prospective candidates to understand the role and responsibility of a Councillor and council and to provide information about the projects and services provided by Council in Glen Eira.
View the presentation from the information sessions on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 June.
Glen Eira City Council | 2024 election candidate briefing [PDF 6.8Mb]
If you want to read more about the work Council does through its various strategies and plans, visit our Strategies and plans.
Watch the presentation from the online information session on Monday 8 July.
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Glen Eira City Council | 2024 election candidate briefing | Note: captions are auto-genertated
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Why Stand? Cr Claudia Nguyen
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Why Stand? Cr Rohan Leppert
Good Governance Framework
We adopted the Good Governance Framework in June 2024. It’s a valuable resource for Councillors to build a practical understanding of Glen Eira City Council’s governance processes.
It aims to show the value of good governance and outline how the various aspects of Council’s governance system work together.
Good governance relies on having effective structures, systems, processes and procedures in place to ensure Council is operating in accordance with the principles set out in the Local Government Act 2020.
It’s about more than just complying with minimum requirements, it helps to build an effective, fair and transparent culture for Council that supports the best possible outcomes being achieved for the community.
For more information, visit the Councillor and conduct webpage.
Computer count
The VEC has prepared a video that details the VEC’s computer counting process.
This video is designed to provide candidates and scrutineers with the information that they need in order to understand and participate in the computer count process.
You can find the video here: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/candidates-and-parties/candidate-forms-and-handbooks
Questions and answers for potential candidates
Anyone thinking of running for Council is welcome to contact us with queries or requests for information. Queries should be directed in writing to mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Questions posed and the answers provided will be posted here as they may assist other people. Personal details will not be recorded on this web page.
We will not include any information on this page containing electoral material prohibited under the Local Government Act 2020.
You can find our Community Satisfaction Survey Report which provides results and recommendations Council.
Council Elections
When are Council elections being held?
State-wide council elections are held every four years in October.
The upcoming Council election day is 26 October 2024.
How are the elections being conducted?
The election will be held by postal vote. Postal ballots will be forwarded to voters by the Victorian Electoral Commission in early October.
Votes can be posted anytime up until 6pm on Friday 25 October 2024.
Will all Councillors be required to stand for re-election?
Any Councillor who wishes to stand for re-election will need to nominate as a candidate with the VEC and complete mandatory candidate training, just like any other candidate.
Can eligible voters cast a vote for all nine Councillors or only the Councillor in their respective Ward?
Eligible voters can only vote for candidates in their ward.
The preferential system of voting is used and voters number each box on their ballot paper in the order of their choice. For more information about the wards and structure of each ward, visit our Council elections page.
Is the allowance paid to Councillors considered taxable income?
Councillor allowances are taxable.
Further information about Councillor allowances can be found at the Victorian's Govements Allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors page.
Who is Council’s election manager?
The Victorian Electoral Commission will be managing this election.
The Glen Eira Election office is at Princes Park — DC Bricker Pavilion Function Room, Beech Street Caulfield South. The Office will open in September 2024.
Where can I find more information about the election?
There is a range of information on this webpage.
The Victorian Election Commission (VEC) website also includes a range of up-to-date and relevant information for candidates, which can be found on the VEC's Become a local council candidate page.
The VEC has also published a handbook for candidates, which can be found on the VEC's Local council candidate resources page.
Campaigning
Is candidate training mandatory?
Yes. Under in the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, all persons wishing to stand for the 2024 Council election must complete mandatory candidate training to be eligible to nominate.
This includes all serving or former councillors intending to nominate.
How do I access candidate training?
Mandatory candidate training is organised and provided by Local Government Victoria.
The training module can be found on Local Government Victoria's Candidate Training page.
Note: This candidate training is being reviewed and updated ahead of the 2024 council elections.
While the training can still be accessed and completed now, it is recommended that you complete the training following the update which will be completed by mid-June 2024.
What is the purpose of candidate training?
The purpose of the mandatory candidate training is to ensure that candidates fully understand the role of a councillor and the requirements of the roll.
The training is not intended to be a hurdle to nomination. It is free and is estimated to take around an hour to complete.
How will I know that I have completed candidate training?
Mandatory candidate training is taken to be complete only after the candidate has:
- finished the training module and arrived at a screen that allows the printing of the completion certificate; and
- received an email advising that the training is complete.
I am experiencing difficulty accessing or completing the candidate training
Council will provide reasonable assistance to all persons wishing to nominate for the election.
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing or completing the training module, contact lgact@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira City Council
What are the ward boundaries for the 2024 election?
A new electoral structure and new ward boundaries will take effect from the October 2024 local government election.
The Victorian Government’s electoral changes moved Glen Eira City Council from the existing three wards, each represented by three Councillors, to nine wards, each represented by a single Councillor.
The nine new wards — instead of being divided from existing wards — will be divided along main roads and suburb boundaries. The wards are named Bambra, Booran, Caulfield Park, Jasper, Mallanbool, Moorleigh, Murrumbeena, Orrong and Wattle Grove.
For more information about the new wards, visit our ward boundaries map.
For more information about the ward boundary reviews, visit the Local Government's Electoral structure and ward boundary reviews website.
Other resources
The following resources are available to assist candidates in nominating for the election:
