Nominating as an Elected Member
Nominations for council elections open Tuesday 26 January 2027 and close 12 noon Tuesday 9 February 2027.
If you are eligible to vote in your local council elections, with very few exceptions, you are also eligible to stand for a position on council.
If you consider yourself to be invested in the future of your community, are willing to learn and participate, and prepared to contribute strategically to decision making processes that benefit your broader community, then you should explore what it takes to be a councillor and nominate yourself for council elections.
If you are interested in representing the people of your community on council, the Electoral Commission of SA and the Local Government Association (SA) provide a range of resources to help you understand the role and responsibilities of being a councillor.
To assist prospective candidates to consider what is needed to prepare for becoming a Council Member the Local Government Association (LGA) has prepared the following document:
Running your Campaign - https://www.councilelections.sa.gov.au/nominate/running-your-campaign
If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible you should contact the Returning Officer for the Council election, email csa.nominations@sa.gov.au or by telephone (08) 7424 7400.
Nomination process
Nominations for the 2027 council elections open Tuesday, 26 January 2027 and close at 12 noon Tuesday, 9 February 2027. During this time, you must complete and lodge a nomination form with the Port Augusta City Council. Nomination kits will be available from the Council Office, Civic Centre, City Management/Upstairs Area.
Submit your nomination
You can submit your nomination online (preferred), via email or in-person
Submit nomination online (coming soon)
Nominations are open from 26 January 2027 to 12 noon 9 February 2027.