The election will be conducted entirely by post — a safe and completely secret method of voting.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has issued a call to residents and ratepayers to be ready to vote.

‘Make sure you’re enrolled by the close of roll, which is 4pm on Wednesday 7 August. As this is a postal election, it’s important to check both your postal and residential addresses are correct, so you receive your ballot pack,’ Mr Bluemmel said.

‘Council makes important decisions about your community facilities, services and local business community, so it’s important to have your say by voting in this election,’ Mr Bluemmel added.

Voting is compulsory for all enrolled voters.

For state-enrolled voters, you can enrol, or update your enrolment, online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment. You can register for VoterAlert at the same time, a free SMS and email election reminder service. 

If you’re not an Australian citizen but pay rates to council, you own or occupy property in the City of Glen Eira but do not live in the area, or you are a director or company secretary of a corporation that pays rates to council and have no other voting entitlements for this council, you can apply to become a council-enrolled voter. To find out more and to apply, visit our Enrolling to vote page and apply by 4pm on Wednesday 7 August.

Glen Eira City Council election timeline

• Wednesday 7 August: Roll closes at 4pm
• Monday 9 September: Candidate nominations open
• Tuesday 17 September: Candidate nominations close at 12pm
• Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October: Mail-out of ballot packs
• Friday 25 October: Voting closes at 6pm
• Friday 1 November: Postal vote receipt period closes at 12pm
• Friday 15 November: Latest date all results will be declared.

Election information

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conduct elections on behalf of all Victorian councils. For detailed and up to date information about how to enrol, vote, become a candidate, and more, visit the VEC website, or call the VEC on 131 832.