When an election is held there is a closing date for receipt of electoral nominations and following this, a list of persons nominated is published. Unless nominees withdraw, they become candidates for the election.
Statement of Persons Nominated 2012
Notice of Uncontested Elections - Parishes 2012
Notice of Election Agents 2012
Different people become councillors for different reasons. Councillors represent everyone who lives in the area they are elected into. They may work with local schools, community associations, youth organisations and residents groups – all working to improve the community. As a councillor you would give a voice to each individual resident, to influence what the council does and how it does it – from providing services for children and older people to planning major developments; from emptying the bins to providing housing for local residents. Councillors are unique in the range of issues they deal with and the positive impact they can have on both individuals and the local area. The following guide produced by the IDeA provides information about being a councillor, civic life, community leadership and contains useful contact details - IDeA's Councillor's Guide 2011/12 as does the Be a Councillor website.
Click here to view the District Council's role description for Councillors. The following documents provide further information about Daventry District Council and being a Councillor which you may also find useful, should you wish to become a candidate.
Election timetable 2012
Standing for Election - an overview
Supporting Councillors
Councillors and employment fact sheet
Local Authority Functions
Strategic Plan
Corporate Values
Portfolio Holders Responsibilities
What is scrutiny?
Summary of Accounts
Candidates and agents can obtain more information from The Electoral Commission' s website.
Guidance for candidates and agents for Parish Council elections in England can be found at the National Association of Local Councils website.
Please contact the Elections Office on 01327 302515 for a nomination pack.
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