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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


The fourth AGM of Freegle Ltd will be held 1st October 2018 to 7th October 2018 inclusive on Freegle UK Central. As detailed in our Rules under [http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Rules#Retirement_Cycle Retirement Cycle], three of the current Directors are obliged to stand down. There will be vacancies for three Directors this year.
The fourth AGM of Freegle Ltd will be held 1st October 2018 to 7th October 2018 inclusive on Freegle UK Central. As detailed in our Rules under [http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Rules#Retirement_Cycle Retirement Cycle], three of the current Directors are obliged to stand down. There will be vacancies for four Directors this year.


== Role  ==
== Role  ==
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7th September    Director voting process starts - request for nominations.
7th September    Director voting process starts - request for nominations.


16th September    Last day for nominations.  Statements of c.250 words requested.
19th September    Last day for nominations.  Statements of c.250 words requested.


21st September    Last day for receiving Statements from Candidates.
21st September    Last day for receiving Statements from Candidates.
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Nominations should be made as follows:
Nominations should be made as follows:


*Nominated candidates must be Members of Freegle Ltd (see Rules 53 and 54).
*Nominated candidates must be Members of Freegle Ltd (see [[Rules]] 53 and 54).
*Nominations may be made via Freegle Central or directly to the Returning Officer email address.  
*Nominations may be made via Freegle Central or directly to the Returning Officer email address.  
*Nominations may either be made by the candidate (self nominated) or another Freegle Member.
*Nominations may either be made by the candidate (self nominated) or another Freegle Member.
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Links:  
Links:  
*[[Board Elections]]
*[[Board Elections]] - links to messages and emails posted as part of election process
*[[AGM 2018]]
*[[AGM 2018]]


[[Category:Freegle Board]]
[[Category:Board Elections]]

Latest revision as of 13:02, 6 September 2023

Introduction

The fourth AGM of Freegle Ltd will be held 1st October 2018 to 7th October 2018 inclusive on Freegle UK Central. As detailed in our Rules under Retirement Cycle, three of the current Directors are obliged to stand down. There will be vacancies for four Directors this year.

Role

Details for the Director Role can be found on the following pages

Any additional questions that arise about the Director Role can be addressed to the Returning Officers. Contact them at Returning Officer email address.

Term of Office

The term of office for elected Directors is up to 3 years, but Directors are welcome to stand again immediately when that term finishes.

Election Timetable

The Freegle 2018 Election timetable will be as follows:

7th September Director voting process starts - request for nominations.

19th September Last day for nominations. Statements of c.250 words requested.

21st September Last day for receiving Statements from Candidates.

22nd September Q&A Starts

27th September Q&A Ends

1st October Director voting starts if number of candidates exceeds vacancies.

1st October Freegle Ltd 2018 AGM Starts.

6th October Director voting ends if election has been held.

6th October Current Directors stand down from office.

7th October New Directors announced

7th October AGM Ends


Note the following regarding this election timetable.

Voting validation should take no longer than 1 day. Results will be posted as soon as possible.

If there are less or equal number of candidates for vacancies, the Chair will declare them as 'elected unopposed' and they will take their posts as Directors without the need for a poll/election.

Candidates

Nominations should be made as follows:

  • Nominated candidates must be Members of Freegle Ltd (see Rules 53 and 54).
  • Nominations may be made via Freegle Central or directly to the Returning Officer email address.
  • Nominations may either be made by the candidate (self nominated) or another Freegle Member.
  • Nominations should include the individual's full name and email address *If the nominee is a volunteer with a Freegle group, their primary group name should be provided.
  • If another individual is being nominated, any relevant group membership should be noted (eg. a member of the National Cooperative's Council).
  • Nominations should be seconded by another Member. This can occur on either Freegle Central or directly to the Returning Officer email address.
  • All nominations will be confirmed by the Returning Officer to the candidate, seconder and to Freegle Central (regardless of where the nomination was made).



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