Notice to Taupo Local Members

Posted 22 Mar '20 under Northern Branch

Election for Taupo Local President and Local Secretary

By the closing date for nominations for the positions of Taupo Local President and Local Secretary, the following nominations have been received.

PRESIDENT:
OFFICER, Michael Barrington

SECRETARY:
McAVINUE, Sean Michael
PHILLIPS, David

There being only one nomination received for the position of Taupo Local President, I hereby declare the following member elected unopposed. This position takes effect immediately.

PRESIDENT: OFFICER, Michael Barrington

As more than one nomination was received for the position of Taupo Local Secretary, an election in accordance with the Union Rules is necessary for this position.

Attached please find a biography for one of the candidates.

Ballot papers will be distributed shortly.

Grant Mitcheson
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH

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