NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
65 COURT STREET
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201
PENSION MEMORANDUM NO. 2, 2009-2010 March 12, 2010
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THE CHANCELLOR OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF THE INTEGRATED SERVICE CENTERS & NETWORK LEADERS OF THE CHILDREN FIRST NETWORKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, HEADS OF OFFICES AND PRINCIPALS OF ALL DAY SCHOOLS
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LAWRENCE E. BECKER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF A REGULAR ELECTION OF A TEACHER-MEMBER OF THE TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT BOARD |
1. PURPOSE
This memorandum describes the procedures to be followed for the nomination and election of a Teacher-Member of the Teachers' Retirement Board for a three year term, pursuant to Section 13-507 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York. A copy of these provisions is appended to this memorandum.
As provided by law, this regular election is required to fill the vacancy that will be caused by the expiration of the current term of office of the incumbent Teacher-Member of the Teachers' Retirement Board, in May of 2010. The dates and procedures prescribed herein must be adhered to strictly.
2. CHANCELLOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Sheldon D. Hychman has been designated as the Chancellor's authorized representative for the conduct of this election. If you have any questions concerning the nomination and election, please telephone or write to:
Mr. Sheldon D. Hychman
65 Court Street, Room 200
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 935-5878
e-mail: shychma@schools.nyc.gov
3. PENSION ELECTION CALENDAR. As prescribed by law, it is essential that the following dates be observed:
a. Monday - April 19, 2010 - Filing of nominating petitions. This is the last day for filing nominating petitions. Petitions for Candidate, Alternate Candidate and Three Tellers must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. in Room 200, Division of Human Resources, 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
b. Monday - April 26, 2010 - Objection to nominating petitions. This is the last day for filing objections to nominating petitions which must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. in Room 200, Division of Human Resources, 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
c. Wednesday - May 5, 2010 - Publication of Nominations. The Chancellor's authorized representative:
1. Informs objectors to the nominating petitions of determinations made;
2. Notifies schools, colleges and offices of the names of official nominees for election as Teacher-Member; and
3. As provided by law, in the event that only one candidate is nominated, gives notice that the Chancellor will cast one ballot for the election of the sole nominee on Pension Election Day and that, for that reason, the remaining steps of the election are cancelled.
d. Tuesday - May 11, 2010 - Last Day for Ballot Distribution.
1. The Chancellor's authorized representative will have distributed ballots to schools, colleges and offices; and
2. Heads of schools, colleges and offices will ensure that the names of contributors are typed on the list of contributors eligible to vote in the election.
e. Wednesday - May 12, 2010 - Pension Election Day. Balloting is conducted for election of a Teacher-Member of the Teachers' Retirement Board. If there is only one candidate, a single ballot is cast by the Chancellor.
f. Tuesday - May 25, 2010 - Counting of the Ballots. Final citywide counting of ballots will take place at 4:00 P.M. in room 200 at 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
Please note: Other than posting this memorandum, no specific actions are required at this time by schools and colleges. Additional instructions will be forthcoming after May 5, 2010, in the event that there are two or more properly nominated candidates and an election procedure is necessary.