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In order to vote at the next council election, residents will need to have enrolled on the electoral roll by today. If residents have not enrolled, and they are eligble to vote, then they will not be able to participate in the local government elections, and face the prospect of a $70.00 fine at the completion of the election.
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The offices for each municipality open today. For any further information, please visit the VEC website.
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Nominations for residents wishing to become a Council Candidate open today. More information on this procedure can be found at the Victorian Electoral Commission website.
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The Ballot Draw to determine where Councillors are placed on the ballot paper is also held on this day.
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For councils conducting postal elections, ballots will be mailed from today to residents.
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Residents voting in postal elections must have sent there reply paid envelopes to the Returning Officer by today.
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For attendance elections, residents must vote today between 8am and 6pm at designated areas. For a list of designated Rotary clubs, schools, and halls where voting booths are stationed, pleased visit the VEC website and click on your council.
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Successful candidates are notifed by phone through the Returning Officer whether or not they have been successful. Results of all elections will be posted in local newspapers as soon as possible, and will be available on the VEC website.
