Mtl ACC: E-Voting for Contract Committee: Rules and Guidelines

As outlined in the June 17, 2016 B&F, the Montreal ACC Contract Committee position election will be run via online voting provided by Simply Voting.

How to E-Vote

A B&F will be sent out prior to the election opening with a web link to the CATCA Simply Voting election page
The Montreal ACC Contract Committee election will open August 1, 2016 at 9am ET through to August 15, 2016 at 12pm ET
During the election period, a voter will simply click on that link or go to CATCA.simplyvoting.com.
- They will be prompted to enter their Elector ID and Password
The Elector ID will be the voter’s first and last name (i.e.: John Doe) as shown on the voter’s list (available from Branch Executive)
- In the event where two or more people have the same name, a middle name has been added to the voter’s list and hence the Elector ID
- In any case, voters are to use their names EXACTLY as shown on the voter’s list
The Password will be the voter’s PRI number (employee number)
- This unique number can be found on your pay stub or your Sun Life membership card (listed as “participant number”)
  - See PDF link below for references
- Voters MUST rank all candidates in numerical preference
  - This allows Simply Voting to account for run-offs where needed using a variation of STV (Single Transferable Vote) applying the Droop quota and not applying any redistribution of surplus votes
  - In the event of a tie, additional elections will be held until a winner is elected

Voters will be able to review their vote before submitting, and then have the option to print their voting receipt
Any problems or questions that arise during the election should be sent to the Montreal ACC Branch Executive who will contact the Returning Officer
- Only the Returning Office has direct access to Simply Voting

Voter’s List

The complete Montreal ACC voter’s list is available from the Montreal ACC Branch Executive and the St. Laurent RVP
Please review the list carefully and advise Tania Calverley at National Office (tania@catca.ca) of any errors or omissions by Friday, July 15, 2016
- This is very important as the exact name on the final voter’s list will be used as the Elector ID
Additions to the voter’s list are possible during the election period (i.e.: a seniority bid transfer)
- Branch Executive MUST contact dbest@catca.ca and tania@catca.ca with detailed information

About Simply Voting

NOTE:

The official voting package (voting procedures, candidate list, etc.) will be sent via B&F after the nomination period closes July 15, 2016.

On behalf of the Elections Committee,

Doug Best
Executive Vice President

Click here for the PDF.

For the voter’s list, please see the Montreal ACC Branch Executive or the RVP St. Laurent.