Ten candidates have nominated for Watts Ward in the City of Melton 2016 Victorian Local Government elections.
One of our current serving Councillors have nominated for re-election in a different ward.
The township of Diggers Rest within the City of Melton is represented by Watts Ward, whilst the area of Diggers Rest in the City of Hume is represented by Jacksons Creek Ward.
Use the following links to the VEC website if you’d like to learn more about the candidates.
http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/MeltonElection/Candidates/
http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/HumeElection/Candidates/
Don’t worry, you’ll not need to attend a polling place. Most Council elections are achieved through postal ballots.
Mail out of ballot packs are expected to begin on October 4, 2016.
Although the official election day is October 22, 2016, completed ballot papers must be returned no later than Friday October 21, 2016.
Ballot packs will include a 200 word statement from each candidate to help with your voting decision.
Residents and ratepayers are required to vote in Council elections. If you are registered to vote on the electoral roll, then voting is compulsory.
For more information on elections please visit the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).
http://www.vec.vic.gov.au