Local Government Elections

Information for Candidates

Candidate Induction

Amendments to Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1995 enacted by Parliament in June 2019 requires all persons seeking to nominate for council to complete an induction. You may not be eligible to stand for election if you have not completed the induction. The induction is available on the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

The Western Australian Local Government Association and local governments, including the Shire of Boddington, host information sessions in the lead up to elections. While prospective candidates are encouraged to attend this session, to be eligible you will be required to complete the induction available on the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety website. The information sessions do not replace the need to complete the induction.

Eligibility for becoming a Council Member

To nominate to become a Council Member you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Not be disqualified from being an Elected Member under a provision of the Local Government Act 1995;
• Have completed the online induction prior to submitting the nomination;
• Have a term that ends on Election Day, if you are a current Council Member.

Nominations

Nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections open Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close 4pm, Thursday, 4 September 2025.

Four Councillor positions are set to become available, with terms to expire on 20 October 2029.

Prior to nominating, potential candidates should read the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s Guide for Candidates and be familiar with eligibility, nomination, disclosure of gifts and compulsory induction requirements.

Nominations are to be lodged in person with the Shire’s Returning Officer. The Returning Officer is appointed by the Western Australian Electoral Commission and is responsible for the conduct and processes associated with the Shire of Boddington’s election. The Returning Officer can provide further information for prospective candidates including guides and forms for candidates and scrutineers.

Contact details for the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s appointed Returning Officer will be made available as soon possible.

Further Information

• Western Australian Electoral Commission - Information for Local Government Candidates
• Western Australian Electoral Commission - Local Government Forms and Guides
• Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety – Local Government Elections
• Sections 2.19 to 2.24 of the Local Government Act 1995

Election Signage

For information on the rules that apply to the placement of election signs on private and public property within the Shire of Boddington, please refer to the Election Signage Council Policy.

Gifts Related to Candidature

For information on the rules that apply to declaring political donations and gifts related to candidature or to make a disclosure please refer to the Electoral Gift Register.