Council election period arrangements

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Council Election Period arrangements

The Election Period – formerly known as “caretaker period” – begins at 12pm on Tuesday 17 September and ends on election day, Saturday 26 October.

During the Election Period, Council as an organisation continues to operate as normal, but there are restrictions placed on decision making and the information Council can communicate during this time. This is to ensure Council as an organisation does not do anything that might influence voting in the election.

These restrictions are outlined in the Pyrenees Shire Council Election Period Policy(PDF, 377KB) and the Local Government Act 2020.

During the election period, Pyrenees Shire Council is required to apply restrictions and limitations to activities including (but not limited to):

  • Engagement and consultation with the community.
  • Social media posts and comments.
  • Communication with the community including newsletters and advertising.
  • Adopting policies and strategies.
  • Allocating grants to community organisations.
  • Major decisions such as planning scheme amendments and advocacy positions.

 

 

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