April 03, 2017

Update from the Nominations and Election Committee


Upcoming Election Items

Election season for Democrats Abroad Japan is here, and the Nomination and Elections Committee (NEC) would like to remind you of some very important upcoming events and items concerning the 2017 election cycle.

Meet-The-Candidates Night
Sunday, April 9th, 6-8PM. Room #205.
Candidates and members alike, come meet and discuss the future of Democrats Abroad Japan!
Location: Wesley Center
6-10-11, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan

Election Meeting and Ballot Tallying
Sunday, May 7th, 2-4PM. Room #201.
In the interests of transparency, the ballots for the 2017 election will be counted and tallied for any neutral observers to come watch. In the event of a tie, an immediate special election will be held on-site to determine the election winner for any national office position.  
Location: Wesley Center
6-10-11, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan

Membership Survey
In the 2017 election cycle, the NEC is asking the membership to vote on a question to ask all candidates running for national office. Voting for this survey question will close on Friday, April 7th, at 11:59PM. You can participate by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg9O2LOaeCBEVvK_ue0fzN0TpIUEp8-E8HVPEeyNLdO-vDLA/viewform?c=0&w=1

As mentioned in a previous notification, the NEC will also be available at the DAJ General Meeting on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. We will have blank ballots available and have in-person voting at this event.

Best Regards,
John Baumlin
Nomination and Elections Committee Chair
Democrats Abroad Japan