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Home > What we do > The Council and its work > Council election

Council election 2008

In 2008 the Society is holding an election for six pharmacist members of Council and one pharmacy technician.

For the list of candidates, click here

For more information about the candidates, click here

Voting papers were to be returned to Electoral Reform Ballot Services Ltd by 12 noon on Friday 9 May 2008.

The Regulations governing the election (see below) were amended in 2006. The Candidate pack also includes a note of the procedures applicable to the election this year. This note details the requirements for nominators and the material which is required in order for a nomination to be valid, and contains information on canvassing and publicity (Election Procedures 2008). Included in the Candidate pack is a paper for prospective candidates setting out the role and responsibilities of a Council member and the commitment required in order to undertake those duties effectively (Election to the Council).

A guidance paper has been developed to help candidates through the process of nomination and the submission of the required documentation. Listed below are the documents you will need to read and those you will require to complete in order to stand for election to the Council. This includes a checklist of all the documents required to be submitted by candidates and a template to help you compile your declaration of interests and particulars of work.

The Returning Officer is responsible for the conduct and administration of the election. The Head of Corporate Secretariat undertakes the day-to-day administration. If you have any questions relating to the role of a Council member, the election process, the documentation or any other aspect of the election procedures please contact:

Averil Ridgway
Head of Secretariat
Tel: 020 7572 2204
e-mail: averil.ridgway@rpsgb.org

Candidate pack contents

1. Letter to prospective candidates
2. Election to the Council
3. Election Procedures 2008
4. Nomination forms 2008:
- Pharmacist candidate (removed after closing date)
- Pharmacist candidate - National constituency (removed after closing date)
- Pharmacy technician candidate (removed after closing date)
5. Declaration of adverse decisions form
6. Declaration and undertaking form
7. Retention fee declaration
8. Certification of photograph form
9. Guidance for candidates
10. Checklist for submission of nomination
11. Template for particulars of work and relevant interests

Regulations

For the Regulations governing the election, on which all the above documentation is based, click here

Attendance records of retiring members of Council

For the attendance records of retiring members of Council at Council meetings and strategy days, click here

Candidates noticeboard

Information for candidates will be posted here. This space can also be used by individuals wishing to contact candidates. Please check this space regularly.

Message from Jane Moss

For more information contact:

Averil Ridgway
Head of Secretariat
Tel: 020 7572 2204
e-mail: averil.ridgway@rpsgb.org