STRATHBOGIE Shire Council hosted a Stand for Council session last week, delivered by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).

MAV is delivering a number of information sessions for communities and prospective candidates across the state.

In the session participants were provided information about the role of local government, responsibilities of councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and CEOs, the election process and candidate requirements, and training and development opportunities.

Strathbogie Shire Administrator Peter Stephenson spoke positively of the event and said there was community interest in understanding the role of a councillor.

“It was good to support in partnership with the MAV hosting one of the Goulburn Ovens Murray Stand for Council Community and candidate information sessions,” said Mr Stephenson

“The session was well attended by both in person and online residents, especially from our neighbouring councils including Benalla, Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, and Shepparton.

“The session was facilitated by the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Chief Executive Officer Kelly Grisby and there was a council exhibition space where each participating council provided their prospective candidates with information relevant to each council.

“This session showed me that we do have considerable interest in people wanting to understand the role of a councillor.”