Nominate for Council

Do you have ideas to make Burnside better?

If you are thinking about standing for election when the Nominations open in August, you are in the right place. 

The City of Burnside needs people who care about their community, aren’t afraid of a challenge, and know how to ask good questions and make the big calls. That could be you!

Or, you may know someone who is a perfect candidate to run for Council who has the skills and the smarts. You can back them to stand and help spread the word.

This page is where we have put all of the important information we think that you need to know when considering standing for Council.  

Thinking of standing for Council? Here's how

Standing for local council might sound complicated, but it’s more doable than you think.

If you’re an Australian citizen, over 18, and enrolled to vote, you’re likely eligible, but it important to check your electoral enrolment.

When nominations open, you’ll need to fill out the form, write a profile, get a new photograph and submit it by the deadline. You don’t need to belong to a political party, and you don’t need any special qualifications.

Nominations will open in August 2026 and close in September 2026.

Want to know more?

There are lots of resources available to assist you in deciding if being a Council Member is the right thing for you.

To help you make an informed decision to nominate and stand to be a Council Member, the Council has prepared a range of information to assist you in making your decision. This information will be published in the coming weeks so, please check back here soon.

Additionally, the Electoral Commission SA and the Local Government Association of SA have resources available to inform candidates about the elections process on their joint webpage councilelections.sa.gov.au. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) conducts the election on behalf of the Council and have established a webpage to provide information on enrolment, nominations, campaigning and voting.