FDA General Secretary Election 2021
As part of this process the EC has to ensure that sufficient time is allowed within the timetable to enable any member who wishes to stand for election to obtain the requisite nominations.
2021 Election Process
The EC considered Dave’s record as General Secretary and his priorities and vision for the future. They decided that it is in the union’s best interests if he were to be retained as General Secretary and unanimously decided to nominate Dave as their candidate of choice.
What happens next?
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