If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or more, and live in the Uralla Shire Council area, you must vote in these elections.

If you do not vote, you may receive a penalty notice.

For more information about voting, see the FAQs on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

VOTING IN 2024

On Saturday 14 September, the NSW Electoral Commission will conduct local government elections across all councils in NSW.

In 2024, voters in Uralla Shire will be provided with 3 ballot papers:

1. Voters will elect eight councillors – four from each of our two electoral wards on a four-year term
2. Additionally, Uralla Shire will hold a mayoral election, with electors voting directly for a mayor, who is in addition to the eight councillors
3. And on this occasion, voters will also participate in a constitutional referendum.

CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM

At a meeting held on 7 February 2024, Councillors resolved to hold a constitutional referendum at the upcoming election, seeking voter direction on the following two questions through a yes or no response:

Are you in favour of the Mayor being elected by the Councillors?

If supported, this would mean that in future, voters would no longer directly elect their mayor.  Instead, voters will elect 9 Councillors and the mayor would be selected from within, and by, the nine elected councillors. If supported, the change would come into effect at the next local government election, scheduled for 2028. It does not change the 2024 election process.

Are you in favour of removing the current ward system so that all electors vote for all Councillors that represent the Uralla Shire Council area?

If supported, this would abolish our current system of wards from 2028, and voters would instead elect councillors in an undivided council area. The change would also come into effect at the next local government election scheduled for 2028. It does not change the 2024 election process.

If you've moved, turned 18, or changed your name or other personal details since the last election, you should update your voting enrolment details.

Visit the Australian Electoral Commission website to check or update your details.

If you are not a resident, you may still be entitled to vote if you own, occupy or lease property in the Uralla Shire Council area as a corporation, business or individual.

You may register in your own right as an individual or as a nominated company officer (or equivalent) of a corporation. Registration is not compulsory.

Use the relevant form below for your application:

Non-Residential Roll Individual Application(PDF, 231KB)

Non-Residential Roll Nominee Application(PDF, 328KB)

Completed application forms should be sent to Council by email or by post to PO Box 106 , Uralla, NSW 2358. Alternatively deliver by hand to 32 Salisbury Street, Uralla, NSW 2358.

Non-residential role applications must be received by 6:00pm (EST) Monday 5 August 2024.

For more information, please see the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Uralla Shire Electoral Wards

Uralla Shire is divided into two electoral wards, Ward A and Ward B.

Please visit the Our Mayor and Councillors page for information and contact details for your Councillors.

Click here to view a full size version of the Uralla Shire Ward Map.(JPG, 116KB)

To determine in which Ward you reside or check your enrolment, please visit the NSW Electoral Commission website. 

If you’re thinking about standing as a candidate, we are pleased to invite you to an information session online on Monday 15 July, 6:00pm to 7.30pm. The session will be hosted on Zoom by Locale Learning. Please register using the form below. The Zoom meeting details will be shared with you after registration.

If can’t make the live virtual session, you can watch the recording on Locale Learning’s e-learning platform here. This online course also includes other resources for candidates. 

For more information contact our customer service team on 6778 6300.

A strong representative council is critical to our shared success. 

Find out about whether you can be a candidate and what the process is here: Candidates and groups - NSW Electoral Commission

We also recommend attending a monthly Uralla Shire Council Ordinary Council meeting to observe the local government process in action.

To find out more about the 2024 NSW Local Government elections, visit 2024 NSW Local Government elections - NSW Electoral Commission

Being a Councillor: information and guide

Uralla Shire Council Engaged Localé Learning as Consultant

Council has partnered with Localé Learning to ensure that potential candidates have access to information about the election process and what it means to be a Councillor, including responsibilities, time commitments, and the skills and qualities needed to be an effective representative.

Localé Learning provides a suite of resources to aspiring candidates, including a free checklist for candidates, a self-led political skills reflection tool, a podcast series featuring a real-life candidate, a seven-day candidate launchpad challenge, and coaching services.

Candidates (localelearning.com.au)

Women for Election

NSW has fewer female Councillors than any other Australian state. Women for Election Australia provides information and support to encourage more women to run for public office.