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Responsibilities of school chapter leaders

election

As the chapter leader, it’s up to you to get the process started for the next UFT chapter election, at which members will vote for chapter leader, delegate(s), paraprofessional representative and any other chapter positions. These instructions will guide you and the Election Committee toward a smooth election. 

  1. You may either appoint an Election Committee with the chapter’s approval or you must hold a chapter election for an Election Committee.
  2. If you appoint the Election Committee, you have to get approval from the chapter, either at a union meeting or by written ballot. 
  3. If your chapter conducts an election for the Election Committee, there must be clear notice of the process posted or discussed at a union meeting. 
  4. A member who is a candidate may not serve on the Election Committee. 
  5. Safeguard the election materials that the union has sent you and turn them over to the Election Committee once it is in place.