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Sefton School

School Board Elections

Parent Election Notice

Nominations are open for the election of two parent representatives to the school board.

All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for nominations. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form.

If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Wednesday the 11th of October 2023 You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.

Voting closes at 4pm on Wednesday the 15th of November 2023.

Signed

Katie Cooper

Returning Officer

• Have you ever thought about joining the board? 
• Have you ever wondered what it's all about ?

Here are some handy links to maybe answer some of your questions or please feel free to approach any of our past and present board members who will be happy to explain more. 

Becoming a board member 

Community member guide to the role of the school boards.

A timeline for the election process is as follows.

Nomination forms sent out before the 22nd of September 

Nominations close at 12pm on Wednesday the 11th of October 

Voting papers issued before the Wednesday the 18th of October 

Election Day November 15th poll closes at 4pm 

Postal votes accepted until Monday the 20th of November 

Votes counted Tuesday the 21st of November 

Board takes office Wednesday the 22nd of November

If you require any further information regarding the the election process please contact NZSTA or 

Katie Cooper

katie@sefton.school.nz

Returning Officer 2023