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 | There are four main stages in electing a new council: |
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Nominating | The first stage of electing a new council is calling for nominations. The returning officer usually tells people how to go about standing for the council by putting an advertisement in the local newspapers. |
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Campaining | In the next stage, the candidates must "sell themselves" to the community. The candidates explain to the voters what they would do if they were elected, and how the community would benefit as a result. |
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Voting | All residents must vote in their council elections if:
- they are 18 years old or over
- they are Australian citizens
- that they have lived in the area for at least three months
People who own property in the area can vote in council elections even if they live somewhere else, provided that they have notified the Electoral Commission.
People who come under the bracket of being Non-Residential Owners of Rateable Land or the Roll of Occupiers and Ratepaying Lessees but still wish to vote will need to complete the attached form. The form also includes general information and the qualifications required for enrolment.
Inclusion Claim and Information Forms.
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Counting | When the polls close, the votes are counted and the results are declared when the Electoral Commission is satisfied that this process has been completed. The Mayor is then elected either by popular vote or by a vote of councillors. |
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| The next Inverell Shire Council Election will be September 2008. |
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