The next Local Government Election will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024 for the election of our Councillors. Georges River Council has 15 publicly elected Councillors who hold office as ‘the Council’ for a term of four years.

 

Information for voters

• Check your enrolment details

  Find out more on the NSW Electoral Commission website:

  • Check your enrolment details.
  • Enrol to vote.
  • Change your name or address.
• Ways to vote

  The electoral process offers a diverse array of options, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all voters. 
  
  For more information, visit the NSW Electoral Commission Voting Options webpage below.

  • NSW Electoral Commission Voting Options.

• Apply to vote (non-residents only)

  Even if you don't live here, you may be entitled to vote if you own, occupy or lease property in Georges River Council as a corporation, business or individual.
  
  You must register with us, by completing and returning the appropriate form below. It is your responsibility to check that you are eligible for inclusion in the non-residential roll for Georges River Council when you make an application.
  
  Find out more about the Non-Residential Roll.

  How to enrol as a non-resident

  Read the below forms, and if you are eligible, please complete the appropriate form and return it to us by 6.00pm on Monday 5 August 2024.
  
  You can return it by:

  • Post: PO Box 205 Hurstville NSW 1481.

  • Hand: Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville.

  • Email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

  Forms:

  • Download Non-Residential Roll Individual Application (PDF - 196 KB).

  • Download Non-Residential Roll Nominee Application (PDF - 205 KB).

 

Information for potential candidates

 

Mayoral Election

Councillors vote to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Georges River Council at the first Council Meeting following the election. Find out more on our Meetings of Council page.

 

Useful links

• Enrolment - NSW Electoral Commission.
• Candidate nominations for local government elections - NSW Electoral Commission.
• Information about political parties - NSW Electoral Commission.