Respected Nepalese Association of Georgia (NAG), Voters and Well-wishers,
Greetings from NASeA!
On behalf of the External Relations Committee of Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) I take this pleasure to share with you all NAG’s Election Committee 2015 announcement.
This notice is for all individuals of Nepali origin, or individuals who have interest in Nepal, and those who are living in the State of Georgia to be the part of State organization NAG Election 2015.
Please find the attached NAG Election 2015 timeline and Guidelines and membership form published by the Chief election Commissioner C.K. Parajuli and the Election commissioners Raju Thapa, Bhabindra Basnet, Pranaya Lama and Janak Baral. For details read below/attached notice.
NAG, Georgia 13- member Executive Committee (2015-17)
Quick view of important information as published by NAG Election Committee 2015
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Beginning Date/Time |
Activity |
Due Date |
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3/10/2015( All Day) |
Distribution of nomination forms to NAG Members |
3/11/2015 |
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3/11/2015 (12:00 am) |
Interested Candidates needs to submit the nomination form via email or in person to the Election Committee by the due date |
3/22/2015 (11:59 PM) |
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3/23/2015 (12:00 AM) |
Chance to make any changes for the nominated Candidates in their nominations / last chance for withdrawal |
3/26/2015 (11:59 PM) |
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3/31/2015 (All Day) |
Announcement of the final candidates for upcoming NAG Election 2015 by this Committee |
3/31/2015 |
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4/5/2015 (TBA) |
Self-introduction Program of the Nominee running for the upcoming Election 2015 |
4/5/2015 (TBA) |
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4/11/2015 (02:00 PM) |
Voting and announcement of the NAG Election 2015 results |
4/11/2015 (9:00 PM) |
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| Positions |
President |
V. President(s) |
G. Secretary(s) |
Treasurer |
E. Members |
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Seats |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
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Nomination Fee: |
$200.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$30.00 |
GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION -2015
As per the authorization and request of the current NAG executive committee, this Election Committee will held a fair, impartial election in a healthy environment on the 11th day of April 2015 at Sitar Restaurant (8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022).
Please find the guidelines constructed by our committee:
1. Membership, candidacy and voter registration:
As per organizational constitution of NAG, to file candidacy, one should become a member of NAG 30 days prior to the election date ( except for the President position; candidates for this position needs to be of at least two years members of this organization) .
2. Candidates can nominee himself/herself for more than one position at the beginning; however he/she needs to withdraw rest of their nomination with in the due date and finalized only one position to run. Failure to do so will end up with the disqualification from the election 2015.
3. To be eligible to cast vote, one can acquire membership same day of election.
4. Voting starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM, then this committee will count all the votes and the election results will be declared.
5. Candidates should nominee personally with Candidacy fees (Non Refundable) that has been finalized.
6. For voting, one should place either a (check) or a (cross) sign on the box following the name of a particular candidate.
7. If a vote is caste for more than a stated number of candidates for the same position, only a vote for that position will be canceled (invalid), the votes castes correctly for the rest of the positions will be counted (valid).
8. The vote counting will be done in the private, only amongst the members of election committee.
9. If needed, some rules and guidelines could be added or modified. Only this election committee holds the right to make the final decision if any issue rises regarding the election procedure, rules and regulations.
10. Candidates and their representatives are not allowed for their campaign within the premises of the election area on the Election Day.
11. Election Committee encourages everyone to renew their membership
or acquire a new membership of NAG and to elect a new dynamic executive committee.
Please feel free to contact any of the election committee members if you have any questions or suggestions.
NAG Election committee 2015
CK Parajuli Chair —-678-381-7751
Members:
Raju Thapa—678-362-7722
Bhabindra Basnet—404-324-3473
Pranaya Lama — 404-645-2129
Janak Baral—770-990-0897
With this note, I encourage you all to be the part of NAG Election 2015 and best serve and represent/serve our community placing Nepali American identity first.
Always for NASeA and NAG cooperation!
Respectfully,
Bimal Nepal
Executive Vice President, NASeA
Chair, External Relations Committee, NAseA
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