The recent amendments to the Local Electoral Act introduced changes to the opening and closing dates for nominations, and all documents for the nomination must now be submitted together.
These documents included the nomination form, nomination deposit of $200 and the optional candidate profile statement and photo.
"It is important that people do not leave their nominations until the last day. Candidates need to leave themselves time to correct any deficiencies, as any nominations that arrive after noon on August 16 cannot be accepted," Mr Palmer said.
The candidate information handbook available on the council's website had information for prospective candidates.
The election is by postal vote and voting papers would be posted out from September 20, 2013. The papers must be returned by midday on election day, October 12 2013.