How do I become a Councillor?

Local government is an important part of our electoral system because it works directly with people who live, work and visit the municipality.

A councillor's key responsibility areas are:

• strategic planning for the whole municipality and a sustainable future
• representation on behalf of all citizens
• advocacy on broad range of issues
• coordination with other spheres of government, the private sector and  non-government and community sectors
• management of a competitive organisation and the community's assets
• facilitation of community participation

Councillors are also involved in a range of local governance activities including:

• civic leadership
• representation and advocacy
• inter-government negotiation
• marketing and communication
• decision making
• local policy and planning in a regional and state context
• accountability and performance measurement
• resources and asset management.

The next council election in the Yarra Ranges will be held in 2016.

You find out more information about becoming a councillor using the links attached.

For more information contact us on 9294 6167 or email