Election of Council members to serve 2008-2011

24 members of CEEC are elected by DEFs to represent the Provinces of Canterbury and York. Canterbury has 16 members (8 clergy, 8 lay) and York 8 members (4 clergy, 4 lay). Members stand for 4 years, and each year a quarter of them stand down.

At the end of 2007 the following stand down but are eligible for re-election: Canterbury Clergy: Julian Henderson and Simon Vibert; Canterbury Laity: Nigel Chetwood and Sarah Finch; York Clergy: Simon Austen; and York Laity: David Mills.

Persons nominated must subscribe to the CEEC Object and Basis of Faith. They may be nominated and seconded by any member of CEEC or of a DEF. The Nomination Form can be downloaded by clicking here.

Candidates are asked to furnish a completed Nomination Form and a personal statement (not exceeding 50 words) to: The Executive Officer, 27 Alvanley Rise, Northwich CW9 8AY.

The closing date for receiving nominations is Monday 17th December. The Electors are the Chairman and Secretaries of the DEFs, and the election will by conducted by STV (Proportional representation).

The result of the election will be posted on the CEEC website early in January and those elected will be eligible to attend the CEEC meeting on Wednesday 12th March 2008, and subsequent meetings up to 31st December 2011.

Michael Walters, Executive Officer 6th October 2007