Nominations for the position of Lord Mayor close on 10 April when the candidates will be confirmed.

Voting will be conducted entirely by post, with ballot packs mailed to voters between Monday 23 April and Thursday 26 April. Voting is compulsory for all voters listed on the Melbourne City Council voters roll at 4.00 pm on Friday 16 March 2018.  Completed ballot papers must be returned in the reply paid envelope and received by 6pm on Friday 11 May.