There is still time for Cambridgeshire Police Federation members to vote for the colleagues they want to be their workplace representatives.
Chair Liz Groom is encouraging members to engage in the election process and help shape the future direction of the branch.
Voting is open now via an online portal and closes on Sunday 23rd February.
Members will have received an email with information on the first round of elections, including how to take part in the vote.
The results will be announced on Thursday 27 February.
Liz said: “Members will have received an email with information on this round of elections, including how to take part in the vote.
“Please take the time to find out about the candidates standing for election, and who you think will best represent you and your colleagues.
“These elections are an opportunity to have your say in your Federation, and to help drive it forward. Please make your vote count.”
Elections are being held in all of the Federation branches, and in the national Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).
Those successful in the workplace reps election will form the new Cambridgeshire Police Federation Branch Council. They can then put themselves forward to be elected to the Federation executive, the Branch Board, and, from there, a regional or a national role.
Voting – frequently asked questions
Q. Who can vote?
A. Any member can vote as long as they were a member of the Federation two months before nominations opened. Nominations opened on 30 December, so they will need to have been a member on 30 October 2024.
Q. How do I vote?
A. Voting will be online during the voting period – a link is provided to all members.
Q. How will the Branch Council election results be announced?
A. Once the voting period closes, candidates will be informed via email if they have been successful. Branches will also receive an electronic copy of the results, as will the national general secretary, who is the arbiter of the election process.
The elections process
Members vote for workplace reps (Branch Council)
The Branch Council votes for the Branch Board members
Members elect the local branch chair
The Branch Board elects the local branch secretary
The chairs and secretaries from branches across England and Wales make up the National Council
The National Council votes to elect the National Board
All members vote to elect the national chair
The National Board selects the general secretary
The National Board votes in the remaining principal officers.
Key upcoming dates in the Federation elections
Branch Boards
17 March – Nominations open
6 April – Nominations close
14 to 28 April – Voting takes place
30 April – Results are announced.
Branch chairs
2 May – Nominations open
9 May – Nominations close
13 to 27 May – Voting takes place
28 May – Results are announced
1 June – Branch chair and other officials take office