At the close of Nominations, it was determined that a Ballot is required for the positions of President, Committee of Management (Officers) and Committee of Management (Firefighters) on the UFUSA State Council.
Detailed below are the Candidates who nominated to these positions. Candidates below are listed in alphabetical order, and it is expected that the order of candidates will be different in the ballot papers voters receive.
President
Jason Draper
Ben Whitlock
Committee of Management – Officers (four required)
James Abbott
Andrew Boucher
Andrew French
Chris Johnson
Neil Mangelsdorf
Jarrod Petschel
Adrian Puust
Committee of Management – Firefighters (four required)
Andrew Bell
Lachlan Eichner
Rachel Eisen
Kevin Fischer
Ashley Westbook
Mat Williamson
Those candidates who submitted a Bio in support of their candidature can be accessed here: https://www.ufusa.com.au/ufusa-state-council-elections/. These Bio’s will also be attached to the election material you receive.
As you should already be aware, this election will be conducted electronically. Ballot papers and accompanying material will be sent to your nominated email address and mobile phone. The ballot will open on Monday 27 May 2024 and shall close at 0900 hours on Thursday 27 June 2024.
Should you encounter any difficulties or problems in casting a ballot please contact the nominated Helpline at 1300 798 994. This information will also be provided in the voting package sent to you.
I urge all Members to exercise their democratic right in having a say about how your next State Council is determined.
Yours faithfully,
Paul Caica
UFUSA Returning Officer
