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Coordinate board/committee elections

Coordinate board/committee elections

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCCF412A
State Code
D6777
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers coordinating board/committee elections and defines the standard required to: seek and check nominations; conduct elections and monitor voting irregularities; deal with complaints and grievances about the election process; record and declare results.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Seek nominations
  • 1.1. Election requirements required under the rules and past practice are identified to establish correct election procedures.
  • 1.2. Nominations are called for officers and committee positions that will become vacant according to the group/association rules and practice.
  • 1.3. Nominations are checked for validity according to the group/association rules and practice.
  • 1.4. Procedures to fill positions where there are no nominations are implemented according to the group/association rules and practice.
2. Conduct elections
  • 2.1. Nominations for uncontested positions are declared filled according to the group/association rules and practice.
  • 2.2. Election date is set according to group/association rules and practice.
  • 2.3. Ballot papers are prepared according to the number of nominations and the voting method described in the group/association rules and practice.
  • 2.4. Voting is managed to ensure a fair ballot by persons eligible to vote according to the group/association rules and practice.
  • 2.5. Any voting irregularities are assessed for impact on result, with any invalid elections being declared void.
3. Promote a positive election atmosphere
  • 3.1. Positive attitude of co-operation between candidates is promoted to maintain group harmony.
  • 3.2. Issues and complaints are addressed in a positive manner according to the rules, to ensure group satisfaction with the election process.
  • 3.3. Minority interests are facilitated to ensure equitable representation.
4. Declare results
  • 4.1. Votes are counted using a counting method that ensures a fair count according to the group/association rules and practice.
  • 4.2. Results are announced or provided to the group/association chair according to the group/association rules and practices.
  • 4.3. Records of results are completed according to group/association rules and practice.
  • 4.4. Grievances are addressed according to articles of association, group rules and practice.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Requirements may include:
vacancies
procedures for election
eligible persons
time between elections as defined in the rules or practice.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
seek and check nominations
conduct elections and monitor voting irregularities
deal with complaints and grievances about the election process
record and declare results.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2631 RTD3811A Coordinate board/committee elections Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT69 AHCCCF412 Coordinate board or committee elections Unit of competency