The Invercargill City Council (ICC) will host a candidate briefing this month for anyone and everyone considering standing for election this year.

The briefing at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday June 26 at 5.30pm will also provide interested people a copy of a candidate's handbook which provides further information for those planning on running for council.

Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said the candidate’s briefing will be the first opportunity for people considering local politics to hear about what their duties would be as an elected member, and the election process.

“We will also talk a little bit about rules like advertising for campaigns, the use of social media, and donation rules. If you’re community-minded and passionate about the issues facing Invercargill, Bluff, and surrounds, we encourage you to come along to the briefing, or visit Council’s website for more information.”

In October the city will elect its mayor and 12 councillors, as well as managing the election process for the Bluff Community Board, where five people will be elected, and the Invercargill Licensing Trust, for which there is five positions.

Nominations open on July 19 and more information is available at www.icc.govt.nz/elections/