Home
District Council of Grant - Central Ward
Due to the resignation of a member of the Council, a supplementary election is necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Central Ward.
Timetable
| Event | Date |
| Roll close | 5pm, Friday 31 July 2020 |
| Opening of nominations | Thursday 27 August 2020 |
| Nominations close | 12 noon, Thursday 10 September 2020 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 22 September 2020 to Monday 28 September 2020 |
| Close of voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 12 October 2020 |
| Scrutiny and count | TBD |
Close of roll
The voters roll for this supplementary election closed at 5pm on Friday 31 July 2020.
Nominating
Becoming a member of council is a great way to represent and help make a difference to your local community.
The nomination period for the vacancy of Councillor for Central Ward opens Thursday 27 August 2020 and will close at 12 noon on Thursday 10 September 2020.
If you are interested in nominating, nomination kits are available from the council office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier.
A candidate briefing session will be held for intending candidates with a date to be confirmed closer to the event.
Guides
Before completing a nomination form you are strongly encouraged to review the following handbook and the requirements for profiles and photographs:
LG20 - Candidate Handbook (PDF 1.8 MB)
LG13 - Requirements for profiles and photographs (PDF 3.3 MB)
LGA Candidate profile and candidate statement (PDF 405 kB)
The Local Government Association of South Australia has prepared a guide with general information about the role of local government and councillors:
Make a difference nominate for Council (PDF 6 MB)
Information in other languages
Information about how to vote at council elections is available in 21 languages:If your language is not listed here, or if you would like more information, please call us through an interpreter.
Phone the Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask them to them contact Electoral Commission SA on 1300 655 232. This is a free service.