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Election Nominations
Jaffari Islamic Youth
The call for nominations deadline is now CLOSED for the Jaffari Islamic Youth Committee.
The elections for the Jaffari Islamic Youth (JIY) for 2024-2025 term will take place from *12th – 14th of Mahe Ramadaan 1445 (Saturday, March 23, 2024 – Monday, March 25, 2024).
Find more information and the full profile of the contesting candidates below.
Important points:
Election Timeline
Candidate Information Session
Candidate Information Session is set for Friday, March 15, 2024 after the main program.
Do you have a question for the candidates?
Submit your questions online at https://forms.gle/wCRRJFFsSVwWzpq19 or by sending them directly to us on email to [email protected] along with your name by March 14, 2024.
Voting
Online Voting
You can vote online if you receive an email from ‘ISIJ Elections’ (with an email address of [email protected]) on the morning of March 23, 2024.
You can cast your ballot as soon as you receive this email anytime up until 2 pm on Monday, March 25th, 2024.
In-person Voting
If you do not receive an online ballot by email, you can vote in-person on Saturday, March 23rd at your Center between 7 PM and 9 PM.
Results
Election results are to be announced on March 26, 2024, to coincide with the 15th Mahe Ramadhan*.
* Depending on the sighting of the moon
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different positions for the Ladies Committee that service the Jaffari Community Center?
The by-laws of I.S.I.J. do not specify positions, titles, or roles for this 7-member committee.
The I.S.I.J. Chairlady and the elected committee members together decide what role each member will take.
Who will the email with my electronic election ballot be sent by?
The sender of the email containing a link to your electronic election ballot will show up with a sender of ‘ISIJ Elections’ with an email address of [email protected]
What are the positions available for election for the Razavi Community Center Management Committee?
The positions are:
Chair (1)
Assistant-Chair (1)
Chairlady (1)
Assistant Chairlady (1)
Secretary (1)
Treasurer (1)
What are the positions available for election for the Masumeen Islamic Center Management Committee?
The positions are:
Chair (1)
Assistant-Chair (1)
Chairlady (1)
Secretary (1)
Treasurer (1)
Mukhi – Director of Centre (1)
Elected Member (1)
What is the term of office?
The term of office for all elected positions is 3 years.
Can I stand for elections to ISIJ’s Board of Directors?
Yes, providing the following:
- You are a member of ISIJ in good standing for 5 years continuously.
- Further eligibility & qualification requirements are found in the General Operating By-Law 3, Sections 6.03 and 6.04
Can I propose a candidate for election?
Yes, providing the following:
- You are a member of ISIJ in good standing.
- You are not the spouse of the seconder for that nomination
- You did not propose (or second) another nomination for the same position
Reference: General Operation By-Law 3, Section 6.06
Why does the ISIJ Secretariat also need the email addresses for my children who are 12 years or older?
Youth as young as 12 and whose home center is the Jaffari Community Center are eligible to vote in the JIY Elections.
The JIY elections, like those of other elections, will have an option to vote online.
Why do you need a unique email address?
To safeguard the integrity of elections, only 1 electronic ballot will be sent per email. If your email is shared with a spouse, child, or parent, none will receive an election ballot.
Why do you need my email for me to vote online?
Your personal electronic election ballot will be sent to you by email.
Am I eligible to vote online?
You are eligible to vote online if all of the following are true:
- we have your email address on file
- you email is not also in use by another member in your family (spouse, child, parent)
- your date of birth is on file
What are the positions available for election for the Board of Directors?
The positions on the Board of Directors are:
- President (1)
- Vice-President (1)
- Chairlady (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Mukhi – Director of Centre (1)
- Treasurer (1)
- At large Director – Female (1)
- At large Director – Youth (20-28) (1)
- At large Director – Senior (65+) (1)
What are the positions available for election for the Seniors Citizens Committee?
The positions on the Senior Citizens Committee are:
- Chair (1)
- Vice-Chair (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Treasurer (1)
- Committee Member – Female (2)
- Committee Member – Male (2)
What is the best way for me to vote in the upcoming elections?
If you receive an electronic ballot in your email inbox you can vote from home or wherever you are. This is the preferred voting method. There is no need to visit a Center to cast your ballot..
If you do NOT receive a ballot by email, you can visit your Center to cast your ballot. All prevailing COVID protocols on election will apply, including registering in advance and presenting your vaccination certificate if requested.
More details to come on voting day & time.
Election Contacts
Br. Mazaher Jessa – Speaker Email:[email protected]
Br.Salman Hussein Hasham – Deputy Speaker and Chief Electoral Officer Email: [email protected]