The National Executive having received further legal advice and because they consider that as a union it is important that there be stability and that the General Secretary be appointed free from any suggestion that they have been elected otherwise than in accordance with due process under the Rules have determined as follows:
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the clarification adopted by the National Executive at the meeting held on 2 April 2025 be rescinded;
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pending the completion of (iii) to (v) below that Matt Wrack will be Acting General Secretary;
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the nomination period be reopened and close at noon 26 May 2025;
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Local Associations be permitted to submit nominations on behalf of members or non-members;
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a ballot of members commence on 19 June 2025 and close on 23 July 2025, if required.
It is recognised that some Local Associations may have already made nominations and in light of this decision are free to maintain that nomination or at a duly convened meeting make an alternative nomination. Local Associations have already been notified of the position.
The National Executive recognise that the Local Associations and individuals who have raised concerns about the process have done so in good faith and the Union now have responded to those concerns by extending the period for nomination as outlined above.
