Council Elections
Participating in your local Council Election is one of the most direct ways you can make a difference to everyday life in your community.
The next Local Government (Council) Elections were scheduled to take place in November 2026, however following a request from ECSA and a decision by the State Government, the next election will now be held in April 2027.
More information will be provided closer to the election, and this webpage will be updated regularly.
Unlike State and Federal elections, it is not compulsory to vote in South Australian Council Elections and all voting is done by post. Enrolled voters receive a voting package through the mail and return their votes in a reply-paid envelope.
Key Dates
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Roll Close | 5:00pm, Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Nominations Open | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Nominations Close | 12 Noon Tuesday 9 February 2027 |
| Ballot Packs mail-out period | Thursday 11 March to Wednesday 17 March 2027 |
| Close of Voting (Polling Day) | 5:00pm, Wednesday 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and Count | 9:00am Saturday 10 April 2027 |
Enrol to Vote
Participating in your local Council Election is one of the most direct ways you can make a difference to everyday life in your community and voting in open to a wider range of people than State and Federal elections.
You can also vote in a Council Election if you own a rateable property in the area (regardless of whether you live in it) or represent a body corporate (business/organisation) or a group.
If you are on the State (House of Assembly) Electoral Roll (at an address within the District Council of Yankalilla Council Area) you will automatically receive a voting pack by post. These will be posted between Thursday 11 March and Wednesday 17 March 2027.
If you are not on the State Electoral Roll within the District Council of Yankalilla Council Area, you will need to apply for inclusion on the Council's Supplementary Roll before 5pm on Monday 4 January 2027.
Supplementary Roll
Persons not on the State Electoral Roll wishing to vote in the Council Election must submit a written enrolment within a Council Election year, before 5pm Monday 4 January 2027.
There are three different enrolment forms, one for each category (i.e. for a natural person, body corporate and a group).
Form 1 - Natural Person - an actual person who is a non-resident, sole owner or sole occupier (tenant) of a property in the District Council of Yankalilla.
Form 2 - Body Corporate - a business/company that is a resident, sole owner or sole occupier of a property in the District Council of Yankalilla.
Form 3 - Group - a group of natural persons and/or body corporates that own or occupy a property in the District Council of Yankalilla.
Supplementary Roll Forms can be submitted by post to: District Council of Yankalilla, PO Box 9 Yankalilla SA 5203 or via email: council@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
To find out more about Council Elections and how the voting system works and to download enrolment forms, visit the SA Local Government Association Council Elections Page.
You should note that:
- Any person completing a form must be aged 18 years or over to apply
- Groups and body corporates must nominate a person to vote on their behalf
Nominate for Council
You can make a difference to everyday life in your community by nominating for Council.
Nominations for the 2027 Periodic Election open Tuesday 26 January 2027.
Refer to the Electoral Commission SA website for eligibility criteria.
More information about nominating, including the candidate handbook that outlines the criteria and requirements for nominating, can be accessed at the Electoral Commission SA website or by phoning 1300 655 232.
Voting
All voting in Council Elections is done by post.
Enrolled voters receive a voting package through the mail and return their completed ballot paper in the reply paid envelope provided.
Useful Information Sources
Local Government Association of SA: Local Government Elections