Standing for election How do I stand for election to the Executive of the PDA Union? PDA Union Membership Group Bye-ElectionThe PDA Union Executive has voted to hold a bye-election to fill vacant places for Membership Group representatives. From the Union rules, the following information is relevant: 12. Membership Group (MGs) (a) Constitution - The Union shall comprise of a number of MG's (as determined from time to time by the EC) covering –
(i) Each MG shall have sufficient representatives to maintain a ratio of 1:500 of that Group. See Formation Arrangements – Rule 28. Each MG will elect from amongst their representatives one member to sit on the Executive. Each MG will be supported by Officers or Officials of the Union where appropriate. The MG will recommend items to be discussed at Executive Meetings and put forward the views of their MG at such meetings on topics raised by other MGs or the Executive. They will represent the views of their members at AGM's and any SGM. If a Union member wishes to stand for election as a Membership Group representative, the criteria are as follows:You must be a member of the PDA Union by Monday 16th June 2008 to stand for election. If you wish to be nominated as a 'Membership Group' representative then you will need to make contact directly with the Union scrutineer. The nomination papers will be available from 23rd June 2008. All papers must be returned to the Union scrutineer no later than 7th July 2008. There will be an election on 21st July 2008 should there be more nominations than vacancies on the group. Election Scrutineer (nomination papers available from 23rd June 2008)
Peter Jones If you are interested in standing but do not know other PDA members eligible to nominate you, please contact the PDA direct and with your permission we will pass on your details to any other interested parties. |
   
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