NEA RA Local Delegate Nomination Form

What is the RA?
The RA is the primary legislative and policymaking body of the National Education Association (NEA) and derives its powers from, and is responsible to, the membership. Various committees, constituencies, caucuses, leadership groups, and delegates from state and local affiliates gather to set policy and chart the direction of NEA business. The RA is the largest democratic deliberative assembly in the world and adheres to Robert’s Rules of Order, except as otherwise specified in NEA governing documents.

Who goes to NEA’s Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly?
The Representative Assembly (RA) consists of roughly 8,000 delegates representing state and local affiliates. These delegates are elected by their local and state Associations and represent preK-16 educators, including education support professionals, student members, retired members, and other segments of the united education profession.

When and where is the RA?
The Annual Meeting and RA is held every year during the last week of June and/or first week of July. The Annual Meeting kicks off with conferences, committee meetings, and events. The RA takes place during the final four days of the Annual Meeting. The location of the meeting varies year to year. View dates and locations for the past and future meetings.

Why does the RA meet every year?
The RA adopts the strategic plan and budget, resolutions, the legislative program, and other policies of NEA. Delegates propose, debate, and take action on new business items for the Association and vote by secret ballot on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. Those delegates with full voting rights elect the executive officers, Executive Committee members, and at-large members of the NEA Board of Directors, as appropriate.

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Instructions

Please click here to view the NEA RA local election timelines.

If you have trouble using this form, please call the NOCUT office at (714) 256-9900.

Election Announcement and Timeline

Please click here to view the NEA RA local election timelines.

Duties of Delegates to the NEA RA

1. Each delegate is expected to register as an official delegate to the Representative Assembly (RA) with both the California delegation and NEA.

2. Each delegate is expected to attend all caucuses of the California delegation. Delegates must be registered with the California delegation to participate in the caucus.

3. Each delegate is expected to be punctual to meetings and to remain through the convention.

4. Each delegate shall attend all business meetings of the RA.

5. Each delegate is strongly encouraged to attend NEA budget committee hearings, resolutions committee hearings, bylaw committee hearings, speeches by prominent national figures, etc.

6. Each delegate should take into consideration CTA State Council and caucus policy when voting.

7. Each delegate is encouraged to participate fully in all activities of the California delegation.

8. Each delegate is expected to provide a written report of all convention activities to the BPTA Rep. Council.

All Delegates need to understand that, as a local delegate, their attendance is being directly funded, at least partially, by membership dues. Delegates need to accept their responsibility to carry out the above specified duties.

Nominee

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Nominee Acceptance

Do you accept the following nomination?

Nominating Member's Name*

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Nominee Name*

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Position*

Nominee Work Site (as applicable)*

Nominee Personal Email*

Ethical Conduct in Campaigning

To be meaningful, an election must be free and decided by informed voters. In an election, freedom necessarily encompasses the freedom to express opinions and ideas. However, this should not be misused to undermine the electoral process by making irresponsible claims, promises, or resorting to derogatory tactics. It's essential to refrain from excessive advertising and manipulative devices to secure votes. The focus should be on the candidate's abilities and the critical issues at hand.

Every candidate should demonstrate a keen sense of ethical conduct. It is the responsibility of each candidate, supporter, and voter to uphold and promote the democratic process. Voters have an obligation to expose and reject any candidate or their supporters who engage in unethical behavior, as it undermines the essence of a free and fair election. While establishing and maintaining such ethical conduct requires self-discipline, it is preferable to relying solely on detailed rules. Ethical conduct excels in simplicity, understandability, and adaptability. Ethical conduct does not require rigid and numerous rules; instead, it can be defined by clear, honest, and conscientious responses to relevant questions in various campaigning situations. These questions may include whether campaign statements are relevant and truthful, the sincerity and feasibility of campaign promises, and the avoidance of irrelevant and/or negative statements about opponents.

While people may accept control of tactics in other contests, controls within the election process are likely to raise suspicion and be perceived as restrictions on the freedom of election. To mitigate this concern, a minimal set of clear and specific guidelines, governed by CTA Election Procedures, will be relayed to each candidate.

Electronic Signature Required*

Please type your name in all CAPS. This constitutes your electronic signature.

Campaigning Rules

Rules and ethical conduct hold significant importance for all members of the Fullerton Secondary Teachers Organization. However, they are especially crucial for its Officers, Executive Board, and Representative Council. These elected members play a vital role in shaping policies that make teaching in the district desirable. To fulfill their duties effectively, they must collaborate while working on association matters, respecting and admiring colleagues, rising above personal differences, and striving together to achieve professional goals.

During campaigns, overzealous behavior can strain or damage these good relations. Therefore, every member involved in a campaign should diligently adhere to ethical conduct and election campaigning rules.

All BPTA members and/or others involved in a campaign must follow Ethical Conduct in Campaigning and the Campaigning Rules
Campaign Flyers/Materials:
1. All campaign flyers/materials must include the following disclaimer, verbatim:
  1. “The views and opinions expressed are those of the candidate and not necessarily those of BPTA, CTA, NEA or any of its affiliates”.
2. All campaign materials must be free of any association logo(s).
  1. Official association names/acronyms may not be used on any endorsement list.
3. The official association title or position may not be used in a manner that suggests the associations support the candidate.
  1. This includes the candidate’s email addresses.
  2. Candidates may use association titles to indicate previous experience and position running for (no logos).
4. Do not use links to any association website or association social networking site.
5. Each candidate shall provide for their campaign materials costs.
Campaign Statements:
1. Candidates may provide BPTA with a campaign statement.
  1. Campaign statements of nor more than 30 words are to be submitted with the Declaration of Candidacy.
Campaign Flyers/Statement/Materials Dispersal:
1. BPTA will honor reasonable requests from a candidate to distribute campaign materials to all members in good standing at the candidate’s own expense, including by mail or other means.
2. It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit campaign flyers as per the directions and by the deadline posted in the Election Timeline. One or more of the following methods will be used, to be determined per election, by the Elections Committee.
  1. By Association newsletter: The newsletter will include an announcement from the Elections Committee informing members about candidates' campaign flyers. Additionally, there will be a link to the Campaign page on the Elections website, where the flyers and candidate statements will be hosted.
    1. Candidate Statements are submitted simultaneously with the Declaration of Candidacy.
  2. By Association email: Campaign flyers/statements will be distributed to members provided deadlines in the Timeline are met.
    1. Campaign flyers that do not meet the requirements in #2 Campaign Flyers/Materials or the submission date in the Timeline will not be included.
  3. At Rep Council Meeting: Candidates may announce their candidacy at the BPTA Representative Council. It is the responsibility of the candidate to follow the instructions and meet the deadline in the Timeline to request time on the Agenda.
    1. Campaign flyers that meet the requirements may be handed out.
    2. Candidate Statement may be read.
    3. Time to address the Rep Council shall not exceed 2 min.
3. All candidates must follow FJUHSD policy regarding placing campaign materials in members’ boxes at each site.
Campaigning may NOT begin until the declaration of candidacy window has closed.
Campaigning MUST stop once the voting window opens.
BPTA may not state or indicate its preference for a candidate in any unit publications or at any official forum.
BPTA cannot offer, nor can a candidate accept indirect contributions in the form of use of BPTA’s assets, facilities, staff, equipment, supplies, and mailings.
Money from the BPTA may not be given to a candidate or used to promote any candidate.
Candidates cannot campaign on any affiliated chapter or Service Center social networking sites created for association/leadership members to communicate with each other.
Observer Rules:

Candidates may be present as observers: Please email info@mynocut.org stating whether you or a designee will be present as an observer during the counting process by the deadline listed on the Timeline. If a designee will be present, please provide the name of the observer and their personal email address.

If you or a designee will be present as an observer, the following rules must be adhered to:
- Must arrive at the specified time.
- Must stay the entire time - camera on; If an observer exists, there is no re-entry.
- Must keep the microphone on mute.
- Must not share the results in any way, shape, or form prior to the official email sent to members by the BPTA President.
  - This includes any and all social media platforms.
Any observer who interferes with the work of the Elections Committee will be removed from the meeting.

All observers will receive an email with the information and link to join the meeting, provided the requested information is present/accurate and the Timeline deadline was met. It will be your responsibility to apprise your designee of the rules and this information. We greatly appreciate your support in this election process.

In the event these election procedures are not sufficient in one or more areas, BPTA defers further processes to CTA Election Procedures.