Tuesday, 4 August 2009

For immediate release

Nominating for the Hughes Creek Ward by-election

Nominations for Strathbogie Shire Council’s Hughes Creek Ward by-election open on Thursday, 13 August.

Returning Officer for the Hughes Creek Ward by-election, Dianne McMillan, encouraged anyone interested in representing their local community on Council to stand as a candidate.

“Prospective candidates should act quickly to ensure they don’t miss out on lodging their nomination,” Ms McMillan said.

Anyone wishing to nominate as a candidate must lodge a correctly completed nomination form and a $250 fee with the Returning Officer by 12.00 noon on Tuesday, 18 August.

Prospective candidates can lodge their nomination by appointment only from Thursday, 13 August until Monday, 17 August.  Prospective candidates should contact the Returning Officer on 0408 312 488 to book an appointment.

Nominations may also be lodged without appointment between 9.00am and 12.00 noon on Tuesday, 18 August at the election office, corner Binney and Bury Streets, Euroa.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to first complete their nomination form online at www.vec.vic.gov.au before lodging it with the Returning Officer.

The Hughes Creek Ward by-election will be conducted entirely by post, and ballot papers and voting information will be mailed to all eligible voters from Tuesday, 1 September.

For more information about nominating as a candidate, call the VEC on 13 18 32 or visit www.vec.vic.gov.au

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