Dunwoody is looking for some good men and women to lead its new city.

Cityhood organizers are holding a special informational session this morning —- sort of everything you ever wanted to know about running for office. The idea is to prep residents interested in running for City Council or mayor.

The program is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dunwoody Library at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Would-be candidates can hear from elected officials in other new communities, including Sandy Springs, Milton and Johns Creek about the expense of running a campaign, the details necessary to qualify, the time commitment required of officeholders and common job duties, among other issues.

Dunwoody, which voted Tuesday to incorporate, will hold its first municipal elections Sept. 16. Six council positions, including three at-large and three district posts, are up for election, as is the mayor's office. Candidate registration is Aug. 4-6.

One candidate has already stepped up, Robert Wittenstein, who is running for an at-large council spot. Wittenstein said he plans to attend today's event.

A letter on the Web site for Citizens for Dunwoody Inc. urges people interested in serving the city to consider running for office. "If we don't get talented people with the best interests of the entire community to run, we won't capture the main benefit of becoming a city, i.e. good local representation," the note states.

A Web site offering information to would-be candidates has also been created: www.Dunwoodycandidate.com.