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Becoming a Councillor

Local government elections are held on the third Saturday of October, every two years.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor please see the following websites -

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - Put yourself forward: nominte for council (Information for Candidates)
Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) - Local Government Elections (Information for Candidates and Electors)
Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) - Prospective Elected Members Webinar

The Shire also hosts a potential new Councillors (elected members) information session prior to the close of nominations each election year.

Alternatively potential candidates are welcome to contact the Council's Chief Executive Officer for a confidential conversation by phoning (08) 9780 5255 or contacting Your Councillors.

Contact the Shire

Postal Address

PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285

Email

[email protected]

Margaret River

41 Wallcliffe Road
Monday to Friday
9am-4pm
Ph 08 9780 5255
Fax 08 9757 2512

Augusta

66 Allnut Terrace
Tues, Wed, Thurs
9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Ph 08 9780 5255

Emergencies

For contact details for fire, police, bushfire brigades, hospitals, storm damage, power outages, etc please see the emergency contact page

National Relay Service

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment call us through the National Relay Service

Change of details form

To ensure that you receive your Rates Notice on time we need to be updated on changes. You can do this online.

Becoming a Councillor