Local council is responsible for making important decisions that impact the Kiama community. They are in charge of providing better policies, programs and services and improving the well-being of their community.

What are local elections?

Local government elections are held on the second Saturday in September every four years.

At local government elections voters elect councillors to their local council. Elected council members run for a term of four years.

It is compulsory to vote in a local government election if you are eligible to do so.

You are eligible to vote if:

• You are an Australian citizen, or an eligible British subject enrolled to vote in Australia on 25 January 1984
• are 16 years of age or older (but you cannot vote until you are 18)
• have lived at your current address for at least one month.

This upcoming election will also serve as a referendum into whether Kiama should have a directly elected Mayor. 

What is the role of a councillor?

Local government plays a crucial role in the delivery of services for the community. Councillors are to represent the needs of the community at a local level, make decisions in their interests, demonstrate conduct that the community expects, and plan and oversee the running of business in the area.