Updated September 08, 2017 17:18:02

Photo: A local government election is being held for 46 councils throughout NSW. (ABC News: Xavier La Canna)

Council elections are happening tomorrow and you don't want to be that person who gets the fine just because you didn't know the rules.

As a bit of a rough guide, if you didn't vote in last year's local government elections because your council had amalgamated or was slated for a merger and was fighting it, you probably have to vote in this one.

If you've moved, then you'll need to work out where you're enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission. Check the list below.

Remember, voting is compulsory if you are enrolled and you could be fined $55 if you don't.

It's actually a little bit harder to vote in a council election than it would be in a federal or state election.

Unlike with a federal election where the electorates often have a list of constituents in their neighbouring electorates, you can't go to a neighbouring council area to vote.

This is bad news if you've got all-day sports scheduled for Saturday in some far-off suburb or neighbouring town.

How will I know the results?

Well, it wouldn't be an Aussie election without ABC's election analyst Antony Green to keep you informed of the results.

He'll be updating that page with official results published from 6:00pm on Saturday.

Will there be sausages?

Probably. And there might even be cakes. So just go vote.

Is my council holding an election?

Topics: local-government, government-and-politics, nsw

First posted September 08, 2017 11:35:24