Each of Victoria's 79 councils provides a range of services and acts as a central point of reference to fulfill the responsibilities allocated to local government and to meet the needs of its residents.

 

The MAV has compiled information and links on Local Government in Victoria. Individual council websites, in particular, provide information on the types of services provided, specific programs being run, community events being held and other useful information that might be sought by residents and businesses in each municipality.

 

The links below also provide access to results from past elections for individual councils and to more general information on the role of local government, a career in the sector or on becoming a councillor.

 

About Local Government

Clarification of the role of  local of government is available at the link below.

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Council Contacts

Access individual council websites and view a map of all Victorian councils and a list of mayors at the link below. 

 Find out more about Council Contacts>

 

Council Elections

Election results and analysis from past years are available at the link below.

 Find out more about Council Elections>

 

Becoming a Councillor

A range of helpful advice, practical information and resources on becoming a councillor is available at the link below.

 Find out more about Becoming a Councillor>

 

 

Local Government Employment

Information about careers in the local government, and links to up-to-date vacancy pages available at the link below.

 Find out more about Local Government Employment>