Anyone interested in running for office as a Councillor in the September local government elections is encouraged to attend one of the three Candidate Awareness Sessions being run by Central Coast Council.

Featuring a keynote speaker from the NSW Electoral Commission, the sessions are designed to help potential candidates understand what being a Councillor means in 2017, as well as highlighting the leadership role of a Councillor for the broader community.

Sessions will be held on:

Monday 29 May (6pm–8pm)
Central Coast Council
Wyong Administration Building
2 Hely Street, Wyong
*Childcare facilities will be available at this session

Thursday 1 June (6pm–8pm)
Central Coast Council
Gosford Administration Building
49 Mann Street, Gosford
*Childcare facilities will be available at this session

Tuesday 6 June (6pm–8pm)
Shelly Beach Surf Club
Shelly Beach Road, Shelly Beach

To register your interest for any of the sessions visit cccandidates.eventbrite.com.au

The election will be held on Saturday 9 September and is being run by the NSW Electoral Commission.

For more information about how to nominate for your local council election – including registration details, voting processes and important dates – visit the NSW Electoral Commission at elections.nsw.gov.au

You can also find out more about what is involved in being a Councillor by visiting the Office of Local Government at olg.nsw.gov.au