1. Candidate Information
Separation of responsibilities of Returning Officer and CEO
Returning Officer – Election Process
CEO – Gifts/Donations (Declaration), signage/posters on public land (includes a verge) requires a permit from the City.

2. Candidate Information
Signs – on Thoroughfares (verges) from 10 September.
Require a Permit
At least 30 metres from an intersection
Can’t obstruct a thoroughfare.
Not an illuminated sign
Remove within 24 hours of close of polls on 21 October.

3. Candidate Information
Declarations of Donations/Gifts of $200 or more in value received within 6 months of election day
When Nominating, any gifts/donations must be declared by the recipient and donor within 3 days of nomination
Subsequent gifts/donations must be declared to the CEO and unsuccessful Candidates have 3 days to provide declarations after the close of the poll
Penalty for not disclosing is $5,000.

4. Candidate Information
Profiles will be loaded to the City’s website and displayed at the Civic Centre.
Contact for any matters that are the responsibility of the CEO:
Jeff Clark
Ned Fimmano
Sharima West

5. Candidate Information
Roles and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Represent the interests of all electors, ratepayers and residents
Participate in council’s decision making process
Contribute to council’s strategic direction and planning with community input
Perform other functions as directed under Local Government Act 1995.
Common Law requirements such as a fiduciary relationship similar to a board of directors, fidelity to the Council, support for Council decisions.
Good governance of the District

6. Candidate Information
Values and Characteristics
Openness and transparency in decision making
Tolerance and respect in all relationships
Awareness of potential conflict of interests (consider diverse interests and needs across the community and make decisions in best interests of the district)
Fairness in promoting community issues (observe principles of good governance and act with integrity)

7. Candidate Information
Essential Skills of a Councillor
General skills include an ability to:
Communicate, debate and actively participate in meetings; enhance discussion and assist discussions to reach closure; disagree, without being disagreeable
Develop and maintain effective working relationships; manage interpersonal conflicts
Exercise independent judgements

8. Candidate Information
A local government has two teams;
The Council led by the Mayor; and
Administration led by the CEO.
Separation of Powers.

9. Candidate Information
Be prepared to make decisions;
Policy review
Planning for the future
Managing assets (Long Term Asset Plan)
Governing finances

10. Candidate Information
Voting – A Councillor’s most powerful action.
Bias