The Shire, in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs, conducts Citizenship Ceremonies for residents who wish to become Australian citizens and have successfully completed an application.
View information about Council Meeting Dates, Minutes and Agendas, and Council Meeting procedures.
The Local Government Act 1989 and the Local Government (General) Regulations 2015 require Mornington Peninsula Shire to make a range of documents available for public inspection.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is represented by 11 councillors, elected from six wards.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council consist of 11 councillors elected from six wards with two three-councillor wards, one two-councillor ward, and three single-councillor wards.
This explains the formal process for members of the community to bring issues to the attention of Council. All petitions and joint letters are tabled at a Council meeting.
View our Public Notices.
New Residents
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Elections were held in October 2016. Here you will find information on the council-elect and the election process.