New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union - Returning Officer's Notice to Members

Returning Officer's Notice to Members - Triennial Elections

Posted 30 May '08 under Northern Branch

Northern Branch

By the closing date for nominations for positions in the Northern Branch, the following nominations had been received.

PRESIDENT:
CONWAY Athol
McCULLOCH Jeffrey
POWELL Michael

VICE PRESIDENT:
HALLETT Peter
McCULLOCH Jeffrey

SECRETARY:
McGRAIL Shane
RAINES Boyd

As more than one nomination was received for the above positions, elections will be held in accordance with the Union Rules.

Ballot papers will be distributed shortly for Northern Branch President and Secretary.

When these results are known, a ballot for Northern Branch Vice President will be held.

Attached are copies of biographies submitted by candidates.

Ron Kyle
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH

30 May 2008
NB/08-10

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