Election 2012
Saturday 8 September 2012 —
Election of 6 Councillors plus popularly elected Mayor
When Mosman residents elect their new council on 8 September, all residents will vote for the Mayor and 6 councillors who will represent the area.
- Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales – 13 January 2012 – advising of the abolition of Wards and a reduction in the number of councillors to six plus a popularly elected mayor.
- Councillor Induction Program (PDF 257KB)
- Draft Election Calendar issued by Electoral Commission NSW (PDF 281KB)
- Letter to NSW Electoral Commission about poll in relation to amalgamations (PDF 402KB)
Voting
Voting is compulsory for all residents of the Mosman Local Government Area who are registered on the electoral roll. Electors enrolled for Federal and State elections are automatically enrolled for their local Council area.
Note: There is no absentee voting in Local Government elections. If you are unable to vote on election day you can vote by either Pre Poll or Postal. For more detailed information on Local Government elections visit the NSW Electoral Commission website.
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll is prepared and maintained by the Australian Electoral Commission. New residents should complete the electoral enrolment form and forward it to the Electoral Office. Enrolment forms can be obtained from any Australia Post Office. For further information please visit the NSW Electoral Commission.
Council is responsible for maintaining a roll of non-residential owners, or occupiers and ratepaying lessees. To make a claim for inclusion in the roll please download, complete and return this form to The General Manager, Mosman Council:
Becoming a Councillor
The Division of Local Government, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, in cooperation with the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW, have prepared a publication about becoming a councillor:
- Becoming a Councillor (PDF 1MB)
Note: this is a 2011 interim update. A comprehensive update will be completed prior to the local government ordinary elections in September 2012.
Candidate Seminars
Due to demand, the Election Funding Authority, in conjunction with the Electoral Commission and the Division of Local Government have arranged an additional candidate seminar in Sydney on 30 May 2012.
The Seminar will be held from 9am – Midday, 30 May 2012 at the Portside Centre, Level 5, Symantec House, 207 Kent Street, Sydney, 2000.
Pre-registration is not required, however, you may like to subscribe to the Seminar to receive updates and reminders.
Recent publications from the Division of Local Government
- Candidate information for women – brochure (PDF 0.4MB)
- Candidate information for members of diversity groups – brochure (PDF 0.4MB)
NSW Electoral Commission
Council has appointed the NSW Electoral Commission to conduct the 2012 Council election and poll of electors. All enquiries in relation to Council’s election should be directed to the NSW Electoral Commission.
Election Funding Authority
The NSW Parliament recently enacted amendments to election campaign funding and disclosure laws. The laws affect all political parties (registered and non-registered), candidates, groups of candidates, elected members and third-party campaigners in NSW. The laws also affect donors including corporations and other entities and individuals on the roll of electors for Federal, State or local government elections.
All persons interested in standing for election in September 2012 should familiarize themselves with the information contained in the following links.
