The 2020 Yarra Ranges Shire Election will be conducted by postal voting in October 2020 to elect one councillor for each of the nine wards. Instant-runoff voting is used to count votes. Each councillor is elected for a 4-year term. Key dates Key dates in relation to the election are: * Thursday, 28 August 2020 - Close of Electoral Roles (4PM) * Thursday, 17 September - Nominations Open * Tuesday, 22 September - Nominations Close (12PM Noon) * Tuesday, 6 October - Thursday, 8 September - Postal Ballots are mailed out * Friday, 23 October - Voting is closed (6PM) * Friday, 30 October 2020 - Last day for receipt of postal votes (12PM Noon) * Friday, 13 November 2020 - Declaration of result Candidates A total of 44 candidates were nominated for the election. Billanook Ward <ref name=":0" /> Chandler Ward <ref name=":0" /> Chirnside Ward <ref name=":0" /> Lyster Ward <ref name=":0" /> Melba Ward <ref name=":0" /> O'Shannassy Ward <ref name=":0" /> Ryrie Ward <ref name=":0" /> Streeton Ward <ref name=":0" /> Walling Ward <ref name=":0" /> Persons Elected A total of 9 councillors will be elected for a 4-year term. The following members have been elected to the Yarra Ranges Shire Council: Billanook Ward Chandler Ward Chirnside Ward Lyster Ward Melba Ward O'Shannassy Ward Ryrie Ward Streeton Ward Walling Ward