If I'm over 65 can I still nominate for the council election in my area?
Yes, as long as you are on the voters roll you can stand for council and be elected. You should check that you are on the voters roll. If you voted at the last State election and are registered at your correct address you should already be on the roll. You do need to be on the roll for the municipality you intend to run for.
If elected do I have to stand for a full term?
All candidates should be prepared for a full four year term. But circumstances do change and a councillor can resign from their role. If the resignation is within six months of the following election the position is not required to be filled. But any vacancy prior to that will need to be filled. In the case of...
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