Election of Rotorua Local President

Posted 29 Apr under Rotorua Local

Election of Rotorua Local President

Due to the recent resignation of the Rotorua Local President, nominations are hereby called for this position in accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union:

PRESIDENT ROTORUA LOCAL

The date for nominations to close has been extended until Friday 10 May 2024 and must be emailed to the Branch Office by midday on that date. No late nominations will be accepted.

Address to: Branch Returning Officer
Email: auckland@nzpfu.org.nz

Proposers and Seconders must be financial members of the NZPFU.

Attached to this notice is a sample nomination form to be used (or photocopied for use) which complies with Union Rule B.11.

Candidate Biography:

B.11.5
Candidates shall be entitled to submit, with their nomination form, a biography to be published to members prior to the voting. The biography shall not exceed one side of one A4 sheet of paper. It may include a photograph if desired, and artwork and/or typewritten information.

Grant Mitcheson
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH

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