Report on the 2024 Local Government Election
The 2024 Local Government Election
On 14 September 2024, Clarence Valley Council held its local government election. The NSW Electoral Commission was contracted to conduct the election for Council.
Reporting Requirements
Section 393A of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that within 6 months after the declaration of an election, the General Manager must provide the Minister with a written report and that the Report must be displayed on Council’s website. The Report was tabled as ITEM 7.7 at the Ordinary Council Meeting 18 June 2025. The report provides an overview of details such as:
- The total cost of the election to Council, inclusive of Council staff time; outlays for venues, election officials and officers, IT support, etc. - $518,999.07;
- The number of voting booths;
- The number of electors;
- Etc.
Details are available in the Report, available below.