Join The Community Council 2023

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join Crosshill & Govanhill Community Council

1. Qualification

Anyone over 16 years of age who resides within the Community Council boundary area can stand for election. All that is required is that the candidate, proposer and seconders’ names appear on the Electoral Register. (Alternative measures for identification and residency status of candidates may be undertaken in certain circumstances)

2. Vacancies

There are currently 4 vacancies being advertised for Crosshill & Govanhill Community Council.

3. Closing Date

Valid nomination forms must be submitted to Glasgow City Council (see below)by Friday 2^nd June 2023.

4. Filling Vacancies

• Uncontested Election Meeting:

Should 4 or fewer valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council, the candidates will be elected unopposed on Monday 12^th June 2023 at 7pm in The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL.

• Contested Election – Secret Ballot:

Should more than 4 valid nominations be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Friday 2^nd June 2023, a secret ballot will take place in The Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL on Monday 12^th June 2023 (subject to confirmation).

Qualifying residents* will be entitled to cast up to 4 votes during the ballot opening hours 5.30pm – 8.30pm. Where possible, a list of candidates can be made available before the secret ballot. The results of the secret ballot will be confirmed at the next scheduled meeting of the community council.

*To vote at a Community Council election, residents’ names and addresses must appear on the Electoral Register or be confirmed using the alternative measures (see Qualification above).

Steven Dowling

Community Empowerment Services

Glasgow City Council

City Chambers

82 George Square

Glasgow G2 1DU

Tel. 07912 408082

E: steven.dowling@glasgow.gov.uk