Key dates for the 2022 local election
| NOW - 15 July 2022 | Consider being a candidate |
| Friday 15 July 2022 | Candidate nominations open |
| Friday 12 August 2022 | Candidate nominations close |
| Wednesday 17 August (or sooner) | Candidates announced |
| 16 - 21 September 2022 | Voting documents delivered |
| 16 September - 8 October 2022 | Voting opens |
| 8 October 2022 at 12 noon | Election day: voting closes midday |
| 8 October 2022 from 12 noon | Preliminary results |
| 13 - 19 October 2022 | Declaration of results |
| October/November 2022 | Elected members' swearing in ceremonies |