Information for Candidates

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If you have nominated as a candidate for Council there is plenty of information available to help you with your campaign, both through the Victorian Electoral Commission (which conducts the election process), and through Council.

If you have any other or specific questions, use the form at the bottom of this page to make an official request.

Info from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC)

VEC website
Timelines, eligibility, nominating, and campaigning

Video series on You Tube
Candidate information videos

Information from Surf Coast Shire Council

Candidate Information booklet(PDF, 10MB)
Key information about the municipality, Council, the role of councillors, key dates, and relevant rules and restrictions

Election advertising
Guidelines for placing election signage on public or private land

Click here to view form.