IN THE upcoming Byron Shire Council elections there is a total of six candidates standing for the position of Mayor and 36 candidates standing for election as Councillor.
The elections will be held on Saturday, 10 September 2016.
For a list of candidate names go to the NSW Electoral Commission website www.votensw.info
On election day, you must vote at a polling place between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. To check your enrolment details visit the NSW Electoral Commission website www.votensw.info
If you are not on the electoral roll in NSW or your current enrolment details are incorrect, you may be eligible to enrol or update your details when you vote early, or on election day.
To newly enrol, or update your details on the spot, just bring your NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card showing your current address, and be ready to provide Australian citizenship details if you were born overseas.
Pre-poll voting is available in Byron Bay and Ballina from Monday 29 August and Mullumbimby from Saturday 3 September. Pre-polling closes on Friday, 9 September.
For information on Pre-Poll Voting and Polling Place locations on election day visit http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/local-government-elections
You can apply online for a postal vote from www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. Your application must be completed and received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 5.00pm on Monday, 5 September 2016.
Voting is compulsory
Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55.