Timeline – nominations and voting for the 2024 co-op elections
Woodsworth members will be able to vote during ADVANCE VOTING (Nov 22-27), and at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Wednesday November 27th at 7pm.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES:
August — Voter Registration: The Woodsworth Voters Registration Form was delivered to all members to mark their choice of ballot, either electronic or paper. Please return your form ASAP to the acrylic Ballot Box in the Photocopy Room on the second floor.
Mon Sept 9th— Nominations Open:
Get ready to nominate yourself for the various available positions, including the Board of Directors. Look for the complete list of elected positions in The Weekly, the co-op bulletin boards and the co-op website. Nomination Forms are located in the Photocopy Room on the 2nd floor in the midrise.
Fri Nov 8th — Nominations Close:
Make sure you meet all eligibility requirements and submit all the necessary documentation, including your signed Nomination Form, to the grey Elections Committee Box in the Photocopy Room by this deadline.
Fri Nov 22nd — Advance Voting Starts, Cast your Vote!
Members will have already registered their vote preference with the Elections Committee, and they will be able to begin voting either electronically or by paper ballot.
Advance voting – online:
• Friday Nov 22nd –Voting Email will be sent to members to begin voting using Election Buddy. Online voting continues until the end of the annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday Nov 27th.
Advance voting – paper ballots:
• Friday Nov 22nd (2-7pm) Paper Ballot pickup & voting in the Lobby
• Saturday Nov 23th (10am-2pm) Paper Ballot pickup & voting in the Lobby
• Sunday Nov 24th (10am-2pm) Paper Ballot pickup & voting in the Lobby
Wednesday Nov 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Electronic or Paper Ballots can be cast during the AGM.
The Ballot Box will be set up in the Penthouse, and voting will end when the meeting finishes.
Thurs Nov 28th — Results are announced! Look for the results on the bulletin boards and the co-op website.
Woodsworth is a democratic, member-controlled housing co-op, and it cannot run without members stepping up to fill the necessary roles.
It’s your turn to do your part and make a difference!
Information from the Elections Committee can be found on the bulletin boards, The Weekly and the co-op website. Learn about the work done by the Board of Directors, the various committees, and delegates to see where you’ll want to contribute. Remember, Woodsworth needs you!
Please contact us at nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca with your questions.
Positions available and more – 2024 Co-op Elections – positions available, who is continuing for another year, job descriptions
Nomination form for Board of Directors (elections)
Nomination form for committees and delegates (elections)
Voter registration form
This form was delivered to every member in September 2024 requesting information from every member in the unit, giving their choice of either electronic voting or paper ballot and appropriate contact info. This register is maintained by the Election Committee.
Contact them at nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca