Salaamun Alaikum Dearest Momineen,
Mahe Ramadhan Mubarak to all, may your ibadat, supplications and duas be duly granted in this sacred month.
Following the announcement from the Executive Committee calling for an Election to be held on Sunday 12th May 2024, the Electoral Commission has convened and wishes to advise members and prospective candidates of the following pertinent dates:
Saturday 27th April 2024 – Final date for nominations to be received – (no later than 11:59pm)
Monday 29th April 2024 – Final list of candidates will be shared with Members
Friday 10th May 2024 – Hustings (in the event that there are two or more candidates) Time: TBA
Sunday 12th May 2024 – Election Day (10:30am – 7:30pm)
Prospective candidates must adhere to the below constitutional requirements when submitting their nomination papers:
Clause 7.3 – A completed nomination paper (inc. in this communique) – We advise that candidates are aware of the eligibility criteria and constitutional requirements before submitting.
Clause 7.3.6 – A statement of no more than 250 words by the candidate, setting out his or her skills and qualifications and what contribution he or she can make to the Jamaat (the “CV”)” and
Clause 7.3.7 – Mandatory for candidates for President and optional for other candidates, a manifesto for circulation to the members.”
For candidates wishing to stand for the post kindly ensure all required documents are received no later than Saturday 27th April 2024.
Further details of the upcoming Election will be made available in due course.
May Allah (swt) guide us towards his righteous path through the divine status that vests only with our Ahlul bayt (as).
All Election queries can be sent to: Electoralcommission@hujjat.org
With Duas,
Azad Poptani – Chairman
The Electoral Commission of The KSIMC of London
