2024 Berrigan Shire Council by-election
Berrigan Shire Council is governed by 8 Councillors who are elected to represent the Council area, which includes Barooga, Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal.
Our Councillors are elected for a 4-year term of office, however in 2021 Councillors were elected for a shorter term due to the impacts of COVID-19.
In the 2024 Local Government elections Berrigan Shire Council did not receive 8 nominations which means there will be a by-election to fill one Councillor position.
You can also find information on the NSW Electoral Commission website.
Condisdering Running for Council?
Candidates are advised to closely monitor the NSWEC website and social media channels for updates on the election. The Electoral Commission are the key source of information and management for the 2024 Local Government by-election.
They also offer handy resources about becoming a candidate, including understanding essential information and your legal obligations, the registration process to initiate campaigning, managing campaign finances, navigating the nominations process, creating electoral material, and ensuring compliance with disclosures and electoral expenditure regulations.
A list of important dates, including nomination deadlines, can also be found in our 'key dates' section on this page.
What are the key dates?
- Monday, 14 October 2024
Start of regulated period for electoral material
Nominations open
6pm: Close of roll for being a candidate or nominator
- Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Postal vote applications open
- Wednesday, 23 October 2024
12 noon: Close of nominations
Close of registration of candidates
Registration of electoral materials open
- Thursday, 24 October 2024
Announcement of candidates and conduct of ballot paper draw
- Monday, 28 October 2024
Postal vote mailing to electors commences
- Friday, 15 November 2024
5pm: Registration of electoral material closes
- Saturday, 16 November 2024
Pre-poll voting opens
Telephone assisted voting for blind and low vision electors commences
Close of registration for third-party campaigners
- Monday, 18 November 2024
6pm: Postal vote applications close
- Friday, 22 November 2024
6pm: Pre-poll voting closes
6pm: Telephone assisted voting applications close
- Saturday, 23 November 2024
Election day: polling places open 8am – 6pm
End of capped expenditure period
1pm: Telephone assisted voting closes
6pm: End of regulated period for electoral material
- Friday, 6 December 2024
6pm: Close of postal vote return
- Tuesday, 10 December 2024
10am: Distribution of preferences
- Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Declaration of results
Speaking with Council
If you are interested in obtaining information about being a councillor and would like to speak to council directly, please contact Keelan McDonald, Communications, Marketing and Engagement Coordinator (keelanm@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au or 03 5888 5100) to be put in contact with Karina Ewer, Chief Executive Officer.
Further Information
For more information on becoming a councillor and what is required of the role, please visit the following resources: