Managing Elections Conference in the UK

Aug. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- The UK Electoral Commission reports provide key guidance for everyone involved in running elections to ensure that the mistakes made in May do not happen again. With widespread discussion regarding changes to electoral processes, don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this timely event and explore practical solutions as well as new strategy updates. This event will cover key issues including:

• Restoring public confidence in elections
• Methods for administering polling stations more effectively
• Key responsibilities of Returning Officers
• Ensuring adequate staffing provision for future elections
• Successfully managing postal votes
• Combating voter apathy.

Key speakers for this conference includes:

(1) Chair: Professor Colin Rallings, Elections Centre (University of Plymouth)
(2) David Monks, Chair (SOLACE Electoral Matters Panel)
(3) John Bennett, Head of Special Projects and Elections (Greater London Authority)
(4) Kath Richards, Principle Elections Office (Southampton City Council)
(5) Martin Pyroyiannos, Manager, Legal and Electoral Services Support (Westminster City Council)
(6) James Swindlehurst, Deputy Leader (Slough Borough Council)
(7) Dr Melvin Humphreys, Electoral Services Manager (Telford and Wrekin Council)

Take this timely opportunity to reflect on your recent elections practice, understand the subsequent guidance and make essential improvements to aid preparations for future elections.

For more information and to book a place for this MANAGING ELECTIONS CONFERENCE, please follow the link below to our website:
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferen...

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