Eligibility
If you are eligible to vote in the council elections, you may also be eligible to stand for a position on council.
Becoming a councillor presents the opportunity to influence local directions and create long term, positive outcomes within your community and for fellow residents. The role of councillor is both rewarding and challenging. It requires commitment, responsibility and accountability.
You can make a difference to everyday life in your community by nominating for council. Download the Information Booklet or visit the LGA website for more information on nominating to be on Council.
How to nominate
Nominations opened on Tuesday 23 August 2022 and will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 6 September 2022. We recommend submitting as early as possible to allow sufficient time for you to amend your nomination in the event it’s not accepted.
If you need guidance or would like further information about nominating to be on Council, please refer to the nomination kit below.
There are three ways to submit your nomination: online via ECSA's candidate portal (recommended), by email, or in-person.
Online
You are encouraged to complete the nomination form online, and upload your candidate profile content directly on to the portal. This is a simple and straightforward way to submit your nomination.
https://www.candidateportal.ecsa.sa.gov.au/home
You can complete your nomination form and candidate profile, then email the following documents to ecsa.nominations@sa.gov.au:
- The appropriate pre-printed nomination form
- A candidate profile that complies with the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010
- A photograph (optional).
You are encouraged to submit your nomination online via ECSA's candidate portal as there is limited availability of hard copy nomination forms. Please contact ECSA on 1300 655 232 or visit the Kingston District Council (29 Holland Street, Kingston) if you require a hard copy nomination form.
In-person
You can complete your nomination form and candidate profile then lodge the following documents with an Electoral Officer at the Kingston District Council (29 Holland Street, Kingston).
- The appropriate pre-printed nomination form
- A candidate profile that complies with the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 2010
- A photograph (optional).
You are encouraged to submit your nomination online via ECSA's candidate portal as there is limited availability of hard copy nomination forms. Please contact ECSA on 1300 655 232 or visit the Kingston District Council (29 Holland Street, Kingston) if you require a hard copy nomination form.
Candidate Briefing Sessions
Community members interested in learning more about the role of a Council Member and becoming a potential candidate are invited to attend a Candidate Briefing Session on Tuesday 23 August 2022 at 5:30pm at the Kingston District Council Office, 29 Holland Street Kingston SE.
The information sessions are an opportunity for potential candidates to learn more about the role of local government and understand the responsibilities of Council Members. Topics that will be covered include: skills and characteristics of a Council Member, support available to Council Members, campaigning during the 2022 Council Elections, and resources available to candidates.
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) are hosting further information sessions (via webinar) throughout August. Please visit the ECSA website for more information and to register.
Sources
For additional information, please see:
Candidate eLearining Tool is available here: www.councilelections.sa.gov.au
The ECSA website: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/parties-and-candidates
The LGA website: https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/council-elections/nominate