| Between November 21-27, 2023 members will elect 2 table officers, and 11 RVP’s (2-year term) and 1 trustee (3-year term). Election for Table Officer Positions: President Treasurer Election for Trustee Position: Trustee Elected by a vote of the membership in all regions. Election for Regional Vice-President Positions: BC Region Alberta Region Saskatchewan Region Manitoba Region Ontario Region 5A Ontario Region 5B National Office Region 6A National Office Region 6B National Office Region 6C Maritimes Region Atlantic Region Elected by a vote of the membership in their respective region. Nominations will open October 31, 2023 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 p.m. EST on November 14, 2023; the day nominations close. To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination. Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union. No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office. Nominations must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received before or after the nomination period will not be accepted. A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on November 15, 2023 After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website/social media. The article can include an active link to a website. Kristen Bowman will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, November 21-27, 2023. Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Kristen Bowman via your RVP and no later than November 7, 2023, to ensure receipt of ballots. If you are unsure if we have your correct email on file, please reach out to your RVP to confirm. In solidarity, Brandi Kehoe President, COPE Local 491 |
| Campaign Rules Campaigning cannot occur during work time. Use of the Employer’s Teams chat or email to circulate election material is not permitted. Candidates are asked to always conduct themselves with dignity. Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated. Each duly nominated candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article (PDF) to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system. Website posting of articles begin November 15, 2023. Kristen Bowman Returning Officer, COPE Local 491 |
| DATES TO REMEMBER October 30, 2023 Election Call November 7, 2023 Personal email address deadline October 31, 2023 Nominations open November 14, 2023 4:00 p.m. EST Nominations Close November 15, 2023 Complete list of candidates will be posted on the Union’s Website Website posting of articles begin November 21-27, 2023 **VOTE** |