Elections Committee

The Elections Committee facilitates your union's elections when required, and consists of members who are neither officers nor candidates for office.

The Elections Committee has full responsibility for voting arrangements and are advised by the CUPE National Representative as required.

Elections are held as required, and are held as follows;

1. The Membership is notified that a position is vacant and an election is required.
2. The 7 day nomination period begins and any Member in Good Standing can be nominated, and the Elections Committee will ensure candidates accept their nominations.
3. Once the 7 day period ends, accepted nominations candidates have 48 hours to provide a 1 page statement of interest.
4. No later than 48 hours following the closing of the statement of interest period, the Elections Committee will send out all statements to all Members in Good Standing to review.
5. The vote will be held for a 72 hour period, beginning 48 hours after the release of the statements of interest.
6. A reminder email to all voters will be sent out no less than 24 hours prior to the closing of the voting period.
7. The results of the election are sent out by the Elections Committee no later than 24 hours after the voting period closes.

Any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding elections should be directed to contact@portercomponent.ca Subject Line: Elections

Currently there are no elections ongoing.