19 July 2013

Nominations Now Open For Waikato District Council Candidates

Now is your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of the Waikato district.

Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in this year’s local authority elections have now opened.

Electoral Officer Maria Edgar says anyone wishing to stand as a candidate for Mayor, Council or Community Boards should get their nominations in now.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 16 August.

“We are encouraging anyone who wants to make a difference in the local community to stand. After all, local government and local democracy are fundamental to our society giving the opportunity for everyone’s voice to be heard. Mayors and councillors exercise a leadership role in our towns, cities and regions and represent the views of the community,” Ms Edgar said.

“Anyone over the age of 18 can stand for election as long as they are a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the electoral roll,” Ms Edgar said.

Voting papers will be sent out from 20 September 2013 and must be mailed to the council by midday on Election Day, 12 October 2013.

For further information on standing as a candidate visit www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/Your-Council/Elections.aspx or www.lgnz.co.nz.

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