Election of RCN Officers 2011

Results for the RCN Council Officers elections are listed on this page.  You can also view the independent scrutineers report [PDF 386KB].

Election results:

Chair of Council
- Kath McCourt.  18 votes.  Elected.
- Ann Marie O'Neill.  10 votes.

Vice Chair of Council
- Michael Brown.  17 votes.  Elected.
- David Harding-Price.  3 votes.
- Ian Norris.  8 votes.

Honorary Treasurer
- Andrew McGovern. Elected unopposed.

Chair of Nursing Practice and Policy Committee
- Hamish Kemp.  12 votes.
- Ian Norris.  16 votes.  Elected.

Chair of Membership and Representation Committee
- David Miller.  8 votes.
- Anne Wells.  20 votes.  Elected.

Chair of Governance Support Committee
- Sandra James.  22 votes.  Elected.
- Mike Travis.  6 votes.

Chair of Business Committee
- Michael Brown.  6 votes.
- Andrew McGovern.  22 votes.  Elected.

 The term of office for each role will be two years, from 27 October 2011 up to and including the annual general meeting in 2013. This election was overseen by the independent scrutineers, Electoral Reform Services Ltd.

Procedure

This election followed the principles for RCN elections as outlined in the RCN Guide to Elections Procedures except in respect of the procedure which is outlined in this document.

In 2009 Council agreed there should not be any dual roles. However, in 2011 Council agreed that the Honorary Treasurer could also stand for Chair of the Business Committee  should they wish.

Eligibility to stand for election and vote

Those who were eligible to vote have been an RCN Council member for the year beginning 27 October 2011. This included those RCN members elected in 2011 who take up office from 27 October 2011.  It did not include Council members who are standing down following the annual general meeting on 26 October 2011

Those eligible to stand for election must be a voting RCN Council member for the year beginning 27 October 2011. Student members of Council are excluded from standing.

Induction Session for new Council Members

An induction session was held on 30 September for members joining Council this year before voting opens. Candidates in the election were invited to attend this session so that the new Council Members have an opportunity to meet all the candidates.  Other Council Members were also welcome to attend.

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