If you would like to serve on CAPE’s National Executive Committee (NEC), you have until Thursday, September 1, 2022, to submit your nomination. Here is a great opportunity for you to define the future of the union.
We are looking for passionate individuals who are ready to run for positions on the NEC. All positions are elected to three-year terms that began on January 1, 2021.
>> ERC OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT
Elections are the sole responsibility of the members of the Elections and Resolutions Committee (ERC). All questions related to these elections must be directly send to them at elections2022@acep-cape.ca
>> REPRESENTATION MATTERS
To ensure a diverse set of voices and better representation, we strongly encourage members who identify as being from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ folks to run for a position on the NEC.
Equally, members representing various races, national or ethnic origins, religions, ages, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status or genetic characteristics are also strongly encouraged to run.
Bring your unique voice to the table!
>> POSITIONS TO FILL
There are 4 director positions to fill:
- 2 ECs positions
- 1 LoP position
- 1 OPBO position
>> NOMINATION DOCUMENTS AND DEADLINES
Candidates must submit one duly completed and signed form before the deadline, or an email in support of the nomination be sent to elections2022@acep-cape.ca before the deadline.
Please click here to download the form.
For full details, review CAPE’s By-laws and, in particular, By-laws 3.4 through 3.7 dealing with nominations.
All required documents (nomination forms and biographical notes) must be received at CAPE’s national office by 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on September 1, 2022. Candidates’ biographical notes will be published on CAPE’s website during the election campaign. You may also submit a photo with your biographical information.
Absolutely no documents will be accepted after the September 1 deadline. So now is the time to put the final touches on your submission and make sure it gets to us on time.
>> About Being a National Executive Committee Director
1- Duties
NEC members are required to attend annual general meetings and monthly National Executive Committee meetings. They must also participate in various subcommittees and perform duties as assigned by the NEC.
2- Benefits
The position is a voluntary one (unpaid). Members are compensated if the performance of their Association duties requires them to take leave from their government position.
The NEC, as a whole, is responsible for establishing Association objectives, policies and guidelines. The National Executive Committee, subject to membership approval, may propose, vary, or rescind By-laws and exercise executive authority.
