Electoral events
NSW Government schools may be used as polling places during federal, state or local government elections.
The following guidelines apply:
- Priority Use: Electoral events take precedence over other uses of school facilities when not required for school activities.
- Community Use Agreements: Principals have the authority to suspend or cancel existing community use agreements to accommodate electoral events.
- Coordination with Electoral Commissions: Electoral commission officers will contact schools directly to confirm arrangements for the use of premises during elections.
- Terms and Conditions: Standard terms and conditions, including applicable hire rates, apply to the use of school facilities for electoral purposes.
For more details, see section 5.6 of the Sharing of School Facilities Implementation Procedures.