SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS – Nominations from 15th July 2022

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS: Nominations from 15 July

It’s board election time again.  Next term we will be electing board members for the next three years.

Nominations will open for the election of 3 parent representatives to the school board no later than 15 July.  NOTE: This starts during the school holidays.   

The returning officer for the triennial board election is Bernardine Vester.  She can be contacted at returningofficer@myschoolelection.nz.   

The timetable for the election is:
Main Roll closes:  Wednesday 13 July
Call for Nominations:  No later than 15 July.
Supplementary Roll closes: Monday 1 August
Nominations close: Wednesday 3 August

If there are more nominations than vacancies, then parents and caregivers will receive an invitation to vote either electronically or by post.  

Voting starts:  Wednesday 10 August
Election day is September 7.
Voting count:  Tuesday 13 September
New board in place:  Wednesday 14 September.  

Nominations can be made online through an email link provided in the Call for Nominations.
However, a hard copy nomination form can also be obtained from the school office.
If you wish to stand for the board, it is recommended that you provide a candidate statement and photograph.
The electoral roll will be held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.