SEIU Local 221 Executive Board and Presidential Election Information

Report of Election Committee

April  2009

The SEIU Local 221 Election Committee is comprised of rank and file members of Local 221. Per the Local 221 bylaws, they are charged to be the independent supervisors of the Local 221 election, working with and supervising our election contractor, Merriman River Group.

The Election Committee met Saturday, April 11, 2009. The following election officials were in attendance:

Local 221 Election Committee:

Beryl “BJ” Gloudon            Chair, Local 221 Election Committee

Jack Cellano                      Local 221 Election Committee

Linda Correa                     Local 221 Election Committee 

Ralph Du Bois                     Local 221 Election Committee                     

Sophia Sanchez                 Local 221 Election Committee 

Matthew Fitch                Merriman River Group Director of Election Services                   

Rachel Gillette                Merriman River Group Attorney and Legal Counsel

An election schedule was adopted, with a vote count scheduled for July 21, 2009. For information about the election process or schedule, please contact Election Contractor Matthew Fitch at 203-675-8322, or via email at matt@merrimanriver.com. For information regarding candidate or observer rights, or for any potential protests, please contact Legal Counsel Rachel Gillette at 203-506-1559, or via email at rachel@merrimanriver.com.  

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Candidate Statements & In-Person Voting Locations       Click here to get the Candidate Statements and a list of locations where members can vote in person.

Approved Calendar:

• Notice of nomination and election mailing no later than May 1, 2009.

• Nominating Petitions and all other forms available at Local 221 office, on the Local 221 webpage, and on the Merriman River Group webpage on May 1, 2009.

• Nominating petitions must be returned or postmarked by 5:00 p.m., May 22, 2009.

• Election Committee meeting for candidate certification: May 30, 2009, 8:00 a.m.

• Candidate informational meeting: May 30, 2009, 9:30 a.m.

• Candidate statements due: June 12, 2009.

• Candidate mailing list inspection available: June 13-15, 2009.

• Ballot mailing no later than July 1, 2009.

• In-person voting held in various locations, July 14-21, 2009.

• Vote count at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

Q & A on Executive Board Duties

Q: What are the average hours an Executive Board member spends per week performing Executive Board duties?

A: Executive Board members may spend between 7 to 12 hours a week performing Executive Board duties, although some weeks it could be more or less.

Q: What days of the week do Executive Board members typically work performing Executive Board duties?

A: Executive Board members may need to work on any day of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Q: How much money are Executive Board members paid for performing their Executive Board duties?

A: Executive Board members do not receive compensation.

Q: Besides time, what are some of the other requirements of Executive Board members?

A: Executive Board members are sometimes asked to travel in or out of the state, which can require an overnight stay. Executive Board members are expected to attend community events and attend six other union-related meetings a year outside Executive Board meetings.

Q: How can I find out how to run for an Executive Board seat?

A: The “Elections” section of the Local 221 bylaws (click here) gives a complete description of the election process. All forms and information regarding this election will be available from the reception desk at SEIU Local 221 during regular business hours. They will also be posted on the SEIU Local 221 website and at the Merriman River Group website.