It is important that Fran and Paul attract the maximum number of branch nominations. All supporters of their campaign are therefore encouraged to get their BECs to arrange branch general meetings to agree their nominations. We should also be encouraging reps and activists in other branches, who are generally supportive but may not normally make nominations, to consider doing so. Remember, these elections will determine the direction of PCS for the next 5 years, the stakes could not be higher!



At the recent online launch of the campaign to elect Fran & Paul for General Secretary there were a number of questions about the ballot timetable & process. It’s clear that the campaign is already attracting a number of new reps & activists who have not previously been involved in GS & AGS elections, so we have produced this guide to help people through the nomination process. This includes the election timetable, together with guidance on organising branch general meetings.



We hope you find it useful but, if you have any additional questions, have not heard from your branch about your nomination meeting by 23rd September or need any help, please contact Fran or Paul – (franhpcs@gmail.com)



GS/AGS Timetable 2023

Monday 4th September

Regulations for both General Secretary & Assistant General Secretary elections issued to branches, with call for nominations, including nomination form.

Monday 16 October 5.00pm

Deadline for receipt of branch nominations

Thursday 9 November

Ballot opens

Thursday 14 December 12.00 noon

Ballot closes



You should read both sets of election regulations carefully. Nominations can only be submitted by branches, and must be agreed by a properly constituted branch general meeting. When arranging the branch general meeting, make sure you leave plenty of time for completion & return of the official nomination form to theresab@pcs.org.uk. We recommend that, where possible, the meeting is arranged for no later than 12 October.


The notice to members calling the general meeting should be issued at least 14 days before the meeting & include the agenda for meeting.


Once agreed by the general meeting, the nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form attached to election regulations. The official nomination form must be completed giving details of the meeting you held, & the branch chair and branch secretary, or if either are absent details of another branch officer present at the meeting.


Your completed branch nomination form must be received by the general secretary c/o Theresa Busby PCS, balloting office by no later than 5.00pm on Monday 16 October.


Your nomination form must be submitted electronically either as a Word or scanned document and attached to an email sent to; theresab@pcs.org.uk.