15 August 2007

Briefing for prospective DHB candidates

Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) is hosting a meeting for anyone interested in standing for the district health board in the upcoming elections.

If you want to make a difference to the health of your community and want to know what’s involved in becoming a board member - come along and find out what’s required.

The meeting for prospective candidates will be held from 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday 15 August, in the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Boardroom, second floor, Corporate Office, Corner Omahu Road and McLeod Streets, Hastings (above GJ Gardner Homes)

Current board members will be on hand to provide insights, and you’ll be able to pick up an election pack as well as any other information you may need.

HBDHB requires seven elected members and is keen to have board members of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to represent the Hawke’s Bay community. Nominations are open until Friday 24 August.

Further information is available on the Ministry of Heath website www.moh.govt.nz/electionsdhb or by contacting the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s senior advisor, David McDougall david.mcdougall@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz phone 06 878 8109 ext 4606

2007 DHB Elections Timetable

Friday 27 July Candidate nominations open.
Friday 24 August Candidate nominations close (at 12 noon).
21-26 September Voting documents issued – start of voting period, special votes are issued and early processing of votes begins.
Saturday 13 October Election day – end of voting period (at 12 noon) and announcement of preliminary results (as soon as practical after the close of voting).
From 13 October Special votes counted and official results declared.
10 December Newly elected board members take office.

ENDS

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