Swindon Borough Council says people have a fortnight to take part in a consultation which will influence local democracy for years to come.
The authority is currently inviting views on how often it holds elections.
It wants to hear what the electorate has to say about changes to the schedule by which elections are held.
The council, which has been in existence since taking over from the old Thamesdown Borough Council in 1997, currently elects a third of its councillors in three out of every four years, with no elections taking place on the fourth year.
Views from residents are being sought on whether it should retain this election cycle, or move to electing all councillors once every four years (with the exception of by-elections).
Further background information and an online survey, which is open until Monday 25 September, are available at www.swindon.gov.uk/electioncycle
Paper copies of the survey are also available at Central, Highworth, North Swindon, Park and West Swindon libraries.
Matt Box, Swindon Borough Council’s Head of Elections and Democracy, said: “This consultation is an opportunity for the people of the borough to have their say on how they vote for their local councillors in the future.
“I would encourage everyone to take part in the consultation using the online feedback form and paper copies in libraries so that councillors can understand the views of residents before making their decision."
Councillors will consider the feedback received at an Extraordinary Council Meeting later this year.
Two thirds of the councillors present at that meeting would have to vote in favour of a change to make it happen.
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