BALLOT papers are being mailed out to voters ahead of Frankston Council elections on 22 October.
Victorian Electoral Commission returning officer Ian Smyth says voters should return completed ballot papers well before a final deadline of Friday 21 October, 6pm.
“With the whole election being conducted by post, it’s incredibly important voters complete and return their ballot material as soon as possible to make sure their vote counts,” he said.
Voters who have not received a ballot pack by Wednesday 12 October should call 8619 1615 to arrange a replacement.
Candidates who have nominated to stand for election are listed in the ballot packs and at vec.vic.gov.au/frankstonelection/candidates online.
Where provided by candidates, a photo and statement will be included. Voters can also view candidates’ answers to the candidate questionnaire online.
Voting is compulsory for voters on the state roll for this election. Enrolled voters who do not vote may be fined. Voters aged 70 years or older and council-enrolled voters are encouraged to vote but will not be fined if they don’t vote.
First published in the Frankston Times – 10 October 2016
This article was updated on 11 October to note the VEC returning officer is Ian Smyth and not Peter Snow as originally stated. Mr Snow is the returning officer for Kingston Council elections.
