The 2024 NSW local government elections were held on Saturday 14 September.

The NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) administered the election on behalf of a majority of councils across NSW, including Richmond Valley Council.

For more information visit the NSWEC website, call 1300 135 736 for general enquiries.

Elections for Richmond Valley Councillors

Richmond Valley Council is governed by seven councillors elected to represent the whole local government area – no wards or divisions exist.   The mayor is popularly elected directly by voters.  This method allows constituents to directly choose their mayor through democratic election, via a separate ballot paper.

Both the mayor and councillors are elected for a four-year term of office.

Non-residential roll

If you live outside the Richmond Valley local government area but own rateable property in the area, you are entitled to vote in local government elections. However, it is not compulsory to do so.

Similarly, eligible occupiers and ratepaying lessees are also entitled to vote in council elections. Find out who is eligible to be on a non-residential roll.

Unlike the residential roll, the non-residential roll is maintained by individual councils, not by the NSW Electoral Commission.

Those interested in registered on the non-residential roll should contact Council before the next local government election.