It will be hosted at the Deniliquin Golf Club on Tuesday, September 10, just days before local residents go to the polls.
All 16 candidates have been invited to participate.
A list of confirmed attendees was not known at the time of going to print yesterday.
Chamber executive officer Kate Pitt said the goal of the evening is to provide the community a snapshot of who is running and what their goals for the council are.
Each candidate will have three minutes speaking time, and another three minutes to take questions.
Attendees can ask questions from the floor, or email questions to individual candidates via chamber at admin@deniliquinchamber.com.au.
Submitted questions will be accepted between September 1 and 8.
The forum will be facilitated by Deniliquin Business Chamber president Paula Rutter.
Doors will open at 5pm, with the forum to start at 5.30pm sharp.
It is expected to conclude about 7.30pm.
Edward River Council candidates, listed in ballot order, are:
Frank Schofield, Craig Druitt, Shirlee Burge, Ashley Hall, Airlie Circuitt, Jeff Shand, David ‘Baron’ Schoeffel, Shannon Sampson, Kellie Crossley, Ken Bates, Donna Taylor (listed as McFeeters), Leanne Mulham, Collin Sander, Greg Briscoe-Hough, Richard McDaid and Linda Fawns.