Election Period Policy

During the election period, also known as caretaker period, councils must comply with special arrangements to make sure the elections are fair and ethical.

The Election Period Policy prescribes what is prohibited in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.

During the caretaker period, councils are not allowed to make certain types of actions and decisions that could influence voters or have a major impact on the new council.

Council at its 24 August 2022 Council Meeting adopted its Governance Rules (including Election Period Policy).

The Election Period runs from 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September until 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 October 2024.