RCN Health Practitioner Committee election 2013

The RCN Heath Practitioner Committee is a newly established RCN Committee.   The committee’s role will include helping develop RCN policy, putting the RCN’s priorities into action and contributing the perspective of HCAs and APs into the RCN’s work.

Results

Yorkshire and the Humber

Vote turnout - 2.6%
Download the independent scrutineers report (PDF 354KB)

South West

*as required under Section 25 of the RCN Election Procedures a run-off ballot will be held between the tied candidates to determine who is elected.

Vote turnout - 2.6%
Download the independent scrutineers report (PDF 354KB)

Wales

No candidates stood from this region.

Northern Ireland

No candidates stood from this region.

Northern

No candidates stood from this region.

West Midlands

No candidates stood from this region.

London

No candidates stood from this region.

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Can I stand?

Nominations for this election have now closed.

What is the term of office?

For this election, members will be elected for a four year term of office. In the following election (for terms of office beginning 1 January 2017) the Committee will select half its seats for election for a two year term and half for a four year term. This will ensure a cycle of continuity for the Committee subsequently.

When are the elections?

7 January 2013 – opening of nominations
8 February 2013 – close of nominations
11-20 February 2013 – verification that candidates are eligible to stand
21-22 February 2013 – publication of candidates details on website
8 March 2013 – dispatch of voting papers (electronically)
12 April 2013, 5pm – close of voting
18 April 2013 – announcement of results
18 April 2013 – new members take up office

Who can vote?

All members in the Health Practitioner membership category in the country/region concerned are eligible to vote in this election. 

How does voting work?

Health Practitioner members vote for the person whom they think will best fulfil the role of Health Practitioner Committee member for their country/region.

Voting will be conducted electronically. Members will receive an email from the independent scrutineer, Electoral Reform Services Ltd, with a link to a voting website.  Members will be encouraged to provide the RCN with a valid email address in advance of the election in order to take part.

Other information available

For more information on the role and the election procedure, please read the following documents:

Please note:

In order that the elections are fair as possible and that no candidate is disadvantaged, there are a number of rules around campaigning.  The RCN elections campaigning guidelines (PDF 20KB) include information about how the RCN will support candidates, as well as what candidates can and cannot do.  Further information about candidate campaigning is also included in the RCN’s Guide to Elections procedures (PDF 140KB).

Equal opportunities

The RCN is committed to supporting equality and diversity. If you need help with completing this form or would prefer it in a different format, please email governance.support@rcn.org.uk or telephone 020 7647 3640.