Council Elections 2025

Call for Nominations

Information for Candidates

Nomination period

Nominations Open

28 August 2025

Close of Nominations 

4 September 2025 – 4.00 pm

Vacancies

There are four Councillor positions to be filled with the new terms expiring October 2029.

Eligibility and How to Nominate

To nominate for Council, you must meet certain eligibility criteria and complete the nomination process as outlined by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC).

Information on how to lodge a nomination is available here:

Information about becoming a candidate in a local government election.

Information on nominating to be a council member.

All candidates are bound by the Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates from the moment they nominate.

Policy 1.1.1 Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates

Election gift disclosure

Once you have nominated, you are required to disclose any electoral gifts received that relate to your candidacy.

Everything you need to know about gifts and crowdfunding when you are elected as a council member.

For further information or assistance, please contact the Shire of Menzies office on 08 9024 2041 or admin@menzies.wa.gov.au.