2024 NSW Local Government Elections were held on Saturday 14 September 2024 and the candidates were declared elected by the NSW Electoral Commission on 2 October 2024.

The new Council elected its Mayor, Councillor Jack Boyd, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Laura Cowell at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 10 October 2024 for a two-year term. At the end of the two-year term the Councillors elect a new Mayor for the following two years.

Find out which ward you are in

Information for voters

Sutherland Shire Council is made up of 5 wards: A, B, C, D and E.

Each ward is represented by three of our 15 publicly elected Councillors.

You can find your ward by viewing the NSW Electoral Commission map of the Sutherland Shire.

You can find a list of candidates for the 2024 Local Government Election on the NSWEC website here: Who are the candidates?

Find out more on the NSW Electoral Commission website:

Find out more on the NSW Electoral Commision website:

Even if you don't live here, you may be entitled to vote if you own, occupy or lease property in Sutherland Shire as a corporation, business or individual.

You must register with us, by completing and returning the appropriate form below. It is your responsibility to check that you are eligible for inclusion in the non-residential roll for Sutherland Shire Council when you make an application.

Find out more about the Non-Residential Roll

The Non-Residential Roll closed at 6pm on Monday 5 August 2024.

Information for candidates

Please refer to the Chief Executive Officers' Notice to Candidates in relation to the display of election signage in the Sutherland Shire local government area.

A reminder from Ausgrid: It is illegal to fix campaign posters to electrical network assets. For more information please see here.

There are strict rules around donations and campaigns. Find out more at NSW Electoral Commission:

Council conducted two information sessions on Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 June 2024 to provide potential candidates with an overview of the role of a locally elected Councillor.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) has a number of guides for those thinking of becoming a Councillor. Follow the links below for more information.

Consistent with the Office of Local Government's Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines, Council has developed a comprehensive induction program to be delivered to the newly elected Council.

In the event of election, Candidates are requested to note the following mandatory tentative Induction Program and Council Meeting dates to ensure availability to attend.  The dates scheduled are tentative only and are subject to change, with final dates to be confirmed after the 14 September 2024 election.

View key dates during the NSW 2024 Local Government election here.

Mayoral Election

Councillors vote to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sutherland Shire at the first council meeting following the election. Find out more about the most recent mid-term Sutherland Shire Council Mayoral Election in 2023.