Anyone hoping for a seat on City of Coffs Harbour Council has one week to put their hand up, with candidate nominations for the December by-election closing at 12 noon next Wednesday, 11 November.
The City of Coffs Harbour Council by-election is on Saturday, 12 December, and will elect one councillor. Voting is compulsory for eligible residents aged 18 and over.
Nominations must be lodged with the NSW Electoral Commission Returning Officer, and late nominations and amendments cannot be accepted.
Information about lodging a nomination and the rules for electoral material is available on the NSW Electoral Commission website.
Residential and non-residential rolls for the by-election closed at 6pm on Monday, 2 November.
Postal vote applications are now open for voters who cannot vote in person. Eligibility criteria apply.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 7 December, and late applications cannot be accepted. Voters are encouraged to apply now through the NSW Electoral Commission website so they receive their postal vote as soon as possible.
Postal vote packs will be sent to accepted applicants from Monday, 16 November.
Key dates:
- Wednesday, 11 November, 12 noon: candidate nominations close
- Monday, 16 November: postal vote packs start being sent
- Monday, 7 December, 5pm: postal vote applications close
- Saturday, 12 December: by-election day
NSW Electoral Commissioner Rachel McCallum said voters should head online to get ready.
“Go to the NSW Electoral Commission’s website and you’ll get all the information you need,” said NSW Electoral Commissioner Rachel McCallum.
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