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2023 Düsseldorf-Ruhr Region Chapter Elections
posted by Jon Neel | 2023 Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee
February 03, 20232023 Chapter Elections
Overview
All DA Germany chapters hold elections for new officers in the first quarter of every odd-number year.
The DA Germany Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee oversees the full process.
You must be present to vote. Online attendance is considered present. Please RSVP for the meeting so we know how many people plan to attend.
Election Rules
The election rules are defined in the DA Germany By-Laws and the DA Germany Chapter Election Rules.
2023 Election Time
Date: Saturday, March 11
Meeting Start Time: 15:30
Election Start Time: 16:00
RSVP Link: Click Here
Note that the RSVP confirmation will include the link for the on-line meeting. Please be sure to save it.
Elected Positions
The chapter will be electing officers for the following positions:
- Chair
- Vice-Chair
- Secretary
- GOTV Coordinator
- Press Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
Click here to read the job descriptions.
Please note that per DA rules, the Chair and Vice-Chair must be of different gender. Gender rules do not apply to any other positions.
Nomination Process
Any member of the chapter can self-nominate or be nominated by any other member of the relevant chapter of DA Germany. All nominees must have been a member of DA Germany for at least 30 days prior to the election date and also must be a member of the chapter.
The cutoff for nominations is 14 days prior to the election. Click here for the nomination form.
Each nominee must confirm they are willing to serve. They will be given an opportunity to submit a candidate statement and up to 3 endorsement letters.
Additional nominations can be made during the election meeting but those nominations will require a second from another DA member of the chapter for the candidate to be added to the ballot.
Candidates
[A list of all candidates along with links to their candidate statements will be posted here after the nomination deadline.]
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND QUESTIONS
We will be hosting some online information sessions where you can ask about the election positions, election rules, chapter information or other related DA questions. Please RSVP to receive the link to the session.
- Sunday, February 5, 14:00-15:00 - RSVP here
- Monday, February 13, 19:00-20:00 - RSVP here
- Wednesday, February 22, 19:00-20:00 - RSVP here
If you have any questions, you can send them to the Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee at [email protected]
2021 Dusseldorf-Ruhr Elections
posted by Shari Temple | Global IT Team Chair; Global Womens Caucus Steering Team; ERA Project Coordinator; Membership/IT Coordinator, Germany; DPCA Representative, Germany
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 02:00 PM Berlin Time · 2 rsvps
Xafé at Stadtbucherei Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, GermanyCoffee, Cake & Current Events
Welcome to our discussion series, intended to allow us to reach across our 'big tent' party and talk about issues of the day.
All members, new and returning, are welcome to join us for open dialogue - all questions are possible, we want to foster an atmosphere where there are no forbidden topics or 'dumb questions'!
Join us (hopefully face to face in Düsseldorf) to start the conversation - we will be meeting at the cafe in the Stadtbücherei Düsseldorf (go up two floors from the Lidl at Konrad Adenauer Platz 1). Look for the Democrats Abroad sign on the table to find us. Please RSVP to be notified of any COVID-related changes.Information Session for Potential Candidates for DAG Chapter Elections
DAG chapter elections are right around the corner! Are you interested in running for a position in your chapter’s elections? Learn more about opportunities in your chapter and all you need to know about being a candidate at the Information Session for Potential Candidates on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 7-8pm CET. We'll be there to answer any of your questions!
Please RSVP to receive the meeting link.