RESIDENTS will be given one more chance to come face-to-face with all of their candidates before casting their votes in the NSW election.
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A second candidate forum has been organised for Wednesday night, giving people a chance to hear about the policies and ask their own questions.
Moderator Stuart Driver said the forum was suggested by some of the candidates and he had since put his hand up to convene it.
The forum is separate to the Combined Pensioners and Superannuates Association (CPSA) forum that was held in early March and, as a point of difference, will be held in the evening so more people can attend.
At this stage, five of Bathurst's six candidates have confirmed their attendance.
The format of the event is still being developed, but essentially each candidate will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and then questions will be put to them.
"I'm working with the candidates for them to put forward how they would like the event to run," Mr Driver said. "It is their event."
People are encouraged to attend the forum to ensure they are armed with all the information they'll need to make an informed decision.
"I think it is extremely important for all candidates at every level to engage with their constituent base," Mr Driver said.
"I think it is a great disappointment that there are so many people who are disengaged with politics."
He said he was looking forward to seeing what topics were raised by members of the public when it came to question time.
Anyone who would like to attend can come to Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) at 7pm on Wednesday night.
The NSW election will be held on Saturday, March 23. There will be around 10 voting centres in the Bathurst area and 40 across the electorate.
Eligible voters who are unable to visit a voting centre on Saturday can attend the pre-polling centre at 96 Bentinck Street.
The six candidates running for the seat of Bathurst are Paul Toole (The Nationals), Beau Riley (Country Labor), Brenden May (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party), David Harvey (The Greens), Michael Begg (Sustainable Australia) and Tim Hansen (Keep Sydney Open Party).