Vin wrote:How would we set
Vin wrote:
How would we set about it? Without branch resolutions? etc.
I don't see why a group of like-minded comrades couldn't approach the EC with a view to seeking approval to contest a seat, providing the basic requirements are observed. As has already been mentioned Kent & Sussex branch is asking permission to contest two local council seats in Folkestone with up to three more elsewhere. Here are some guidelines, which are not necessarily exhaustive, that we've given to our prospective candidates.
Branch Election Agent wrote:
There are three issues here:1. We need to ask the Executive Committee for permission to stand candidates, and for some financial assistance for publicity (there is no free post for local elections). The EC meets this coming Saturday (4 May) so we can request permission then. At the EC's April meeting we need to get approval of the basic text of the election leaflet.2. We need to have a member willing to be the candidate and the agent (who can be the same person). The candidate must live or work in the particular County Council area being contested; the agent (form filler and official postal address!) could live in an adjoining area. There is more information on being a candidate below. There is some admin to do (mainly by 4th April), and ten local electors need to be asked to sign the nomination form (they do not need to be supporters). If one or more of you is interested in standing let me know and I can double-check they are OK to stand in the area.3. The Party requires candidates be able to answer questions about the Party case (e.g. to the press). Usually this means being tested by two members using a sample of pre-set questions (I can supply these), or being an accredited Party speaker.
If you need more information on anything please approach the Election Committee: spgb.election@worldsocialism.org Here is the election website which members should find helpful: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-in-england