Next Council Candidate Information Session

Published on 29 April 2024

People in chambers listening to a speaker
Next Council Candidate Information Session Offers Insights into Community Leadership

Wingecarribee Shire Council is pleased to announce the second Candidate Information Session for 2024. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th, this session offers individuals interested in local governance another opportunity to gain further insights into the responsibilities and requirements of a Councillor and what is involved in working in public office.

Join us for a session facilitated by John Rayner PSM, an experienced Local Government Leader, as we prepare for the 2024 Council Elections just 5 months away.

For a full rundown on what to expect, see the program below:

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm / Council Chambers:

  • Welcome & Introduction – John Rayner PSM, former GM, Administrator and experienced Local Government Leader
  • Conduct – Giselle Tocher – Principal Officer Corruption Prevention – ICAC
  • The ballot paper, grouping, preferences, proportional representation etc (including short history of past WSC elections) – Ben Raue, The Tally Room
  • Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM, City of Wollongong Lord Mayor
  • Lessons from the Public Inquiry - David Parish, Counsel Assisting the Public Inquiry

All the candidate sessions offer something new, so if you have attended previous sessions, we hope that you can also attend this one, as each session is unique and will cover different material,” said Wingecarribee Shire Council Administrator Viv May.

For more information and to register, please visit Events Directory, Candidate Information Sessions

Links to useful information for Candidates

Further information can be found on Council’s website: Council Election 2024 Candidate Information Sessions

Enquiries regarding these sessions can be directed to candidatesessions@wsc.nsw.gov.au