Mark Pritchard, our Returning Officer, has asked that the following information be included in today's newsletter about our elections. The terms of office for all of our current Executive will expire at the conclusion of our Annual Conference in Week 3, Term 4. All positions will be vacant so elections are called for. As an aside, having completed two terms (4 years) as President I will not be re-contesting the position.

Executive Election Timeline:

• Week 5 Monday 17th August Nominations will open.
• Week 7 Monday 31 August Nominations will close.
• Week 8 Wednesday 9th September Ballot opens.
• Week 10 Wednesday 23rd September Ballot closes.
• Week 10 Thursday 24th September Election declared and results distributed to all members.

The election is open to all financial members of NSWPPA.

There is a significant time commitment away from school or your normal workplace.

Any member considering nomination is advised to discuss this with Phil or Mark.

Any member who is nominated will be advised by the Returning Officer to discuss with those who have nominated or seconded him or her before identifying them in their Policy Statement or any campaigning material.

Good luck to everyone.