The current term of the four local (Islander) Board Members concludes on 28 February 2024. 

An election will be conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission to appoint four Members for a new 3-year term in accordance with Division 3 of the Lord Howe Island Act 1953.

Nominations for potential Board Members will open for Islanders from Friday 12 - Thursday 25 January 2024. If the election is contested, an Election Day will take place on Thursday, 15 February 2024 from 8am - 6pm.

The full election milestone dates are on the NSW Electoral Commission website. The Commission  will provide further information about the process.

Are you interested in community leadership? 

Becoming a Board Member is an important opportunity to be closely involved in decisions about the care, control and management of the Island. 

For information about being a Board member, please view this Fact Sheet.