NOTICE OF NOMINATON & ELECTION

2008 IAFF Convention Delegate Election

Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27

International Association of Fire Fighters

Election of Four (4) Delegates to the 2008 IAFF Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

Members who receive the four (4) highest total votes shall be Local 27 Delegates to the 2008 IAFF Convention.

Description of Duties and Compensation:

IAFF Convention Delegates attend convention sessions and represent Local 27 in floor actions and in the IAFF 7^th District elections.  IAFF Conventions are called to set the agenda and priorities of the IAFF for upcoming years.  The convention, also, includes guest speakers ranging from presidential candidates and Fire Chiefs to MDA Goodwill Ambassadors.  The last Convention was attended by 1,700 delegates and 725 alternates.  Attendees considered 45 resolutions and 151 committee reports, motions, recommendations, and other floor actions.

Backfill, meeting fees, registration, travel, lodging, and meals will be paid for by the Union per Union Remuneration and Travel Expense Policies.

Campaign Guidelines

Nominees may submit a biography (200 words or less) and 40 flyers to the Union to be authorized for Station Bulletin Boards by April 10, 2008.

A membership mailing list will be provided upon request, mailing is the responsibility of the nominee.

Nominations (Date, Time & Place)

Open:   March 13, 2008 during the Regular Business Meeting (A-Shift) held at the Union Office.

Close:   April 10, 2008 at the end of the Regular Business Meeting (D-Shift) held at the Union Office.

Election (Date, Time & Place)

Start:    Upon receipt of Ballots (Ballots will be sent out on 4/15/08).

End:     Ballots will be counted on 5/06/08

Voting

Ballots may be MAILED to the Election Post Office Box using the enclosed prepaid envelope.

Ballots may be DROPPED OFF at the Union Office in person.

If a member has not received a ballot within 10 days of the mailing, or otherwise requires a ballot, the member may request an ABSENTEE BALLOT in person, at the Union Office.

On 5/06/08 ballots shall be collected and counted.  Ballots received after the ballot collection shall be invalid and will not be counted.