NOTICE OF NOMINATON & ELECTION

1^st Vice President Election

Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27

International Association of Fire Fighters

Election for one (1) Vice President.

Description of Duties and Compensation:

1^st Vice President shall be paid 30% of the top step fire fighter monthly salary per month and serve the remainder of a three year term (over 2 years), may be appointed to perform the duties of the President in the President's absence, and shall share the following responsibilities with the 2^nd Vice President:  grievances, disciplines, pension claims, self-insured claims, L&I claims, disability claims, other benefits claims, serve on Editorial Board, delegate to the state and county labor councils, assist the President with the Union's political activity and public statements, serve on the political action committee, build and enhance relationships with the community, and public relations.

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 June 12, 2008.

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

Nominations (Date, Time & Place)

Open:   May 8, 2008 during the Regular Business Meeting (A-Shift) held at the Union Office.

Close:   June 12, 2008 at the end of the Regular Business Meeting (C-Shift) held at the Union Office.

Election (Date, Time & Place)

Start:    Upon receipt of Ballots (Ballots will be sent out on 6/17/2008).

End:     Ballots will be counted on 7/08/2008

Runoff Election (should one be necessary) (Date, Time & Place)

Start:    Upon receipt of Ballots (Ballots will be sent out on 7/16/2008).

End:     Ballots will be counted on 8/12/2008.

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 7/08/08 ballots shall be collected and counted.  Ballots received after the ballot collection shall be invalid and will not be counted.

Click here for a nomination form.