Royal Mail Area Representatives elections - 2010

[POSTMAN]

01 November 2010
LTB954/10 - Royal Mail Area Representatives elections - 2010

No. 954/10
Ref: TK/sn/PM
Date: 01/11/2010

Royal Mail Area Representative/Royal Mail Area Representative Substitute Elections - 2010

Branches will be aware that in line with the previously published arrangements the Senior Deputy General Secretary is required to publish a standard election timetable for the RM Area Rep/Substitute positions (The timetable applies to positions that cover more than one branch area, i.e. those RM Area Rep elections, which are currently organised by the Regional Secretary). Accordingly the timetable for the 2010 RM Area Rep elections is as follows:

Nominations Open: 4th November 2010
Nominations Close 18th November 2010

In line with the above I have asked Regional Secretaries to co-ordinate these elections and to contact branches and advise them of the arrangements for the elections within their respective areas.

Branches are reminded that candidates must have received the nomination of their own branch and if ballots are required we will advise the respective branches of the ballot timetable.

Branches should also note that any ballots will be conducted on an individual member basis of those members eligible to vote and that the costs incurred for the ballots would have to be met from the relevant Branch (s) funds. The Regional Secretary will discuss the detail of this with the Branches.

Also please note that following representation from a number of branches it has been agreed that any candidates taking part in a ballot will be now entitled to submit the following biographical and election information;



Biographical Details up to a maximum of 100 words

An Election statement of no more than 300 words


In addition any elections will be conducted in line with the attached Guidelines and I would also take this opportunity to remind branches and candidates that they have a responsibility to treat fellow candidates with respect and they must ensure that no election material is published that could be deemed as either offensive or abusive.

Please note that elections for Area Representatives that fall wholly within one Branch boundary are the responsibility of the Branch, however if required, assistance can be sought from the Regional Secretary regarding these elections.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department on telephone number 0208 971 7237 or email address sdgs@cwu.org.

Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary

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