Staff Elections 2024

The Education and Training Boards Act 2013 provides for the appointment of 2 staff members (one male and one female) to an Education and Training Board (ETB) as a result of election by eligible members of staff of the ETB. A male representative was elected and appointed to the Board of KWETB, a vacancy for a female staff representative remains. 

Provisional Electoral Roll

A provisional electoral roll comprising of eligible staff member electors will be available to view in the location in which you work from Monday 2nd September, 2024, please contact your line manager to facilitate this. This should be reviewed by all eligible staff to ensure that their details are listed correctly. Any changes need to be notified to the Returning Officer, KWETB, no later than 5pm, Wednesday 4th September  2024 by completing & returning the “Schedule 1” form “Application Form for Amendment to the Staff Electoral Roll” at the end of this page and returning it to StaffElections24@kwetb.ie

A final register of electors will be available to view from Friday 6th September 2024 in head office by prior arrangement.

Nominations Process

Nominations for the female staff representative are now being sought. Candidates should submit their application by means of a Nomination Paper. Staff members should download the following forms: “Schedule 2” and “Schedule 3” at the end of this page. 

The latest date for receipt of Nominations is 1pm Thursday 19th September 2024.

The ruling on nominations will take place from 2pm to 5pm, Thursday 19th September 2024. Candidates may withdraw up to 12 noon on Friday 20th of September 2024.

The list of candidates will be made available from Friday afternoon 20th September 2024, accompanied by a Notice of Poll, should an election be required.

Ballot

Should an election be required, a letter will be issued to you no later than Friday 4th October 2024 and will also include Ballot Paper. Please note: This election will be a postal vote.

The latest date for submitting your completed ballot form will be 5pm Thursday 24th October 2024.

The counting of votes will take place at 9am on Friday 25th October 2024