Becoming a Councillor

Are you considering standing for election or want more information about how to become a councillor?

The next scheduled Local Government Elections are due May 2022. If a vacancy occurs during the term of office then a by-election will be held within 3 months.

Please see a downloadable Guide to becoming a Councillor (PDF, 1Mb) or find further information below.

• Skills and Eligibility to become a Councillor
• The Election Process
• The Councillor's role and responsibilities
• Councillors Ethics and Standards
• Common Questions about being a Councillor
• Who are the current Councillors?
• Useful Links

Moray Council is one of 32 Unitary Local Authorities in Scotland and within the Council there are 26 local Councillors representing 8 multi-member wards and Councillors represent local people and Moray as a whole, when decisions are being made by the Council.

Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of the residents and voters in the area within regulatory requirements and budget constraints. Councillors therefore play a central role in the decision making within Moray Council.

The Council is responsible for a diverse range of statutory, regulatory and discretionary services covering for example Community, Care, Education, Environment, Leisure, Roads and Transport.

Useful Links

• Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
• Next Scheduled Moray Elections
• Councillor’s Code of Conduct