Enrol as a business
If you own a business in a council or ward different to where you live, you may be eligible to vote in the council or ward where your property or business is located.
You can only vote once in each council or ward election, even if you own multiple properties or businesses in the council or ward.
Participating in council elections as a business owner is important as councils make many decisions that may impact your business such as building approval, food inspection, and footpath maintenance.
For example
Emil lives in Morphettville (located within the City of Marion boundary) and owns a business in Glenelg (located within the City of Holdfast Bay boundary)
He can enrol for the City of Holdfast Bay voters roll to vote in the City of Holdfast Bay election on behalf of his business.
Emil will get two votes. One for himself in Morphettville and one for his business in Glenelg.
How to enrol
Enrolment for the 2022 council elections is now closed.
Check your enrolment details by contacting the council you enrolled with, or Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) on 1300 655 232.
Key council election dates
| Stages | Dates |
|---|---|
Enrolment closes Enrol to vote at your council elections. Enrol now or check your enrolment status online. | 5:00pm, Friday 29 July |
Nomination opens Interested in running for council? You will need to nominate to become a candidate before you can start campaigning your candidacy. | Tuesday 23 August |
Nomination closes Your nomination to become a candidate has to be sent in before this deadline. | 12:00pm, Tuesday 6 September |
Voting opens Ballot packs will be sent to the mailing address you used during your enrolment. Keep an eye out for it in the mail! Instructions and guides on how to vote are included in the ballot pack. | Friday 14 October - Thursday 20 October |
Voting closes This is your last day to vote for your preferred candidate running for your council. | 5:00pm, Thursday 10 November |
Scrutiny and count Votes are counted and scrutinised (if requested) before winners are announced by Electoral Commission of South Australia. | 9:00pm, Saturday 12 November |
What happens after I enrol?
Once you’re enrolled, sit back and relax. Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) will mail out your ballot pack (also called voting pack) once the nominations have been confirmed in.
However, there’s still more you can do.
If you are passionate about your neighbourhood and making a difference within your local community, why not become a candidate for your local council?