MEMBER TRUSTEE ELECTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Can I propose one Nominee for one vacancy and leave the other two spaces blank?
Since there are 3 vacancies, each Member has a right to nominate up to 3 candidates. This therefore means that the member can choose to nominate one member, two members or three members as they see fit.
Can I propose one Nominee for the three vacancies and fill all the three lines with the same person/name?
Yes, every Member has a right to utilise his/her 3 votes for the same person/name.
Can I nominate myself, i.e. Proposer and Nominee being the same person?
Yes, given that you are a Member of the Fund, you reserve the right to nominate anyone including yourself as long as he or she is a Member of the Fund.
What should I do if I have not received my ballot paper/nomination form?
Immediately contact the Fund to arrange for dispatch. Such cases will be taken into consideration in considering whether or not to extend the submission deadlines.
Some Members have received two Ballot papers and / or Nomination forms, is that not compromising the credibility of the election process?
It has come to the Fund’s attention that some Members have received two ballot papers and or nomination papers with different serial numbers due to an oversight at the time of compiling the Voters’ Roll. We have however identified the totality of affected Members and wish to assure the electorate that we will verify and ensure only one ballot paper or nomination form is recognized at the time of counting. The reasons for the anomaly were:
i. If a Member has two different pensionable services and therefore two Railway Numbers or Pension Numbers due to a break in service amongst other circumstances which allow for a Member to be readmitted as a Fund Member in terms of the Rules.
ii. If a Member is on the VER or Terminated Members payroll and is also a Deferred Pensioner
If I have queries on the Election process, who should I contact?
As previously advised, Members should contact the Fund through the official channels with any queries and comments on the election process.
MANAGER DATE 05/09/2022