Thursday, September 8, 2016
The District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB) has commenced its 2016 Active Firefighter Trustee Election. The Election Schedule is as follows:
Notice of Election and Request for Nominations, including Statement of Candidacy Form Mailed | September 8, 2016 |
Statement of Candidacy Forms Due to Election Official by 5 pm, EDT | September 29, 2016 |
Drawing of Lots for Placement on Election Ballot (may be attended by Candidates ONLY) | October 21, 2016 |
Election Ballots Mailed | October 31, 2016 |
Election Ballots Due to Election Official by 5 pm, EDT | November 28, 2016 |
Certification of Election Results | December 15, 2016 |
Election Results Published in the DC Register | December 30, 2016 |
Challenges to Election filed, in writing, with DCRB by 5 pm, EDT | January 6, 2017 |
Election Results are Final | January 29, 2017 |
Trustee Term Begins | January 28, 2017 |
An “Active Firefighter” is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
”Active Firefighter- a sworn member or officer of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) who is a participant in the program for Police and Firefighters’ Retirement and Disability.”
Active Firefighters may cast their ballot via telephone or mail.
If you do not receive a ballot or if you have any inquiries regarding the election, please contact the Election Official, American Arbitration Association at (215) 731-2280.