Triennial Election of Auckland Local Officials

Posted 30 Apr '10 under Northern Branch

In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, nominations are hereby called for the following positions:

PRESIDENT - AUCKLAND LOCAL
VICE PRESIDENT - AUCKLAND LOCAL
SECRETARY - AUCKLAND LOCAL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS - AUCKLAND LOCAL
(up to 10 members)

Nominations close on 31 May 2010 and must be delivered to the Branch Office by midday on that date. No late nominations will be accepted.

Address to:

Branch Returning Officer
NZ Professional Firefighters Union
P O Box 303 235
North Harbour
Auckland

Proposers and Seconders must be financial members of the N.Z.P.F.U.

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.

B.11.5.1
Candidates shall be entitled to submit biographies in typewritten form, or in clear hand writing, in which case the Branch Secretary shall arrange for the biography to be typewritten prior to publication.

G Haycock
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH

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Members will be aware of District Manager Mackereth's instruction to all staff to restrict Parnell’s aerial appliance to respond to confirmed fires only, copied below.

This instruction was issued without genuine consultation with the Auckland Local and highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in. Despite the organisation saying that their fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced, once again reality proves the complete opposite, with this decision impacting the safety and well-being of firefighters and the public.

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5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Auckland Local President, Vice President and Local Committee with common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Auckland Local President will be conducted first, then Vice President and then Local Committee if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.