Timaru District Council deputy electoral officer Stephen Doran said anyone who was thinking about standing as a candidate in this year’s local body elections within the Timaru district should pencil in Monday, June 23.
"While standing for election can seem like a daunting process, it’s reasonably straightforward and staff are there to help.
"Standing for your council is one of the most positive things you can do for your community, and electoral staff are there to make the process as straightforward as possible," Mr Doran said.
"If you’ve been thinking of standing, but aren’t sure where to start, our candidate information meeting will provide valuable information about what’s involved in putting in your nomination, as well as what comes next if you are elected."
Staff would be there to answer any questions potential candidates may have about the election process, he said.
"We only have one candidate meeting every election, so come along Monday night to find out more."
Nominations for all the positions in the 2025 local body elections in the Timaru district will open on July 4 and need to be confirmed by noon on August 1.
Postal voting will take place through September and October, closing at noon, October 11.
Nominations for the following positions will open on July 4:
Timaru District Council
- Mayor
- Council (9 councillors): Geraldine — 1; Pleasant Point-Temuka — 2; Timaru — 6.
- Geraldine Community Board — 6 members.
- Pleasant Point Community Board — 5 members.
- Temuka Community Board — 5 members.
- Environment Canterbury — 2 members.
- Geraldine Licensing Trust — 6 members.
The information evening will be held on Monday, June 23 from 6pm in the council chambers.
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