City residents aged 18 and over are automatically entitled to
vote in City of London ward elections. Businesses and other
organisations are also entitled to vote.
Sole traders and partnerships are entitled to register all
equity partners. In addition all other organisations are
entitled to nominate a certain number of electors based on the size
of their workforce.
For more information please visit
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cityvote09/,
email
electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk
or phone 0800 587 5537.
The following questions below relate to City-based
organisations and businesses that are entitled to register
to vote in ward elections by nominating electors based on the
size of their workforce.
What is a qualifying
body?
This is any incorporated or unincorporated body apart from a
partnership. This includes limited companies, limited
liability partnerships, charities, trade associations, livery
companies, churches and other religious bodies, banks and hospital
trusts. If you are a sole trader or partnership you still get to
vote but will need a different form.
How do people get appointed
as voters?
If they qualify to stand under the
selection criteria, they should contact the relevant contact in
their organisation of their interest. Appointments are made
internally by the qualifying bodies.
If organisations occupy more
than one office in the City, does each office have the right to
appoint a voter?
Yes, even if those offices are in the same ward, as long as
individuals work in those offices concerned and the offices are not
physically linked. The number of votes is determined by the size of
the workforce in each building, not as an aggregate.
What is the process for
appointing voters?
It is the choice of each individual organisation of how to
appoint their voters.Some organisations may already
have existing arrangements can be deployed satisfactorily for
this purpose. The process of appointment should be open and clear
and the appointed voters should be reflective of the workforce.
Download the poster to advertise the appointment
process (118kb)
Download tips for appointing voters here
(24kb)
What do voters have to
do?
Voters will be informed in writing when and where any elections
will take place. They can vote in person at a polling station
within their ward or, equally, the City of London welcomes postal
votes (proxy voting is also an option).
How do people object if their
inclusion on the ward list is not accurate?
Forms on which to make claims or objections will be available
from the Electoral Registration Office when draft voting lists are
published in November.
Can I vote in the City as
well as at my home address?
Yes - provided you do not live in the City.
If I live in the City
can I vote twice?
No - you can only vote once in the City.
Can one person
have all the nominated votes?
No - the system is one vote per person.
Can staff at all levels
vote?
Yes – as long as they meet the criteria. Appointments
should be reflective of the composition of the workforce.
What am I voting
for?
Aldermen and Common Councilmen (Members) in the City of London
ward elections. They make up the City of London’s Court of
Common Council – its main decision making body. The City of London
provides local government services for the 'Square Mile'
Are voters free to exercise their
vote as they wish?
Yes - the vote is a secret ballot just like all other
elections.
Can I be on the
Ward List and the Register of Electors?
Yes, these are two separate documents. The Ward List is used for
the City’s elections of Aldermen and Common Councilmen and the
Register of Electors is used for Parliamentary, European
Parliamentary and Greater London Authority elections
Can I be nominated more
than once by my company?
No, you can only be registered once and can only have
one vote.
Who can register to vote?
To register to vote you must be 18 or over on 1 September of the
relevant qualificaiton year, have worked for the company for more
than 12 months and be a citizen of one of the countries
listed below:
Download the Commonwealth British Overseas
Territories and EU member states list here (18.5kb)
If you wish to ask
a question...
Please
email the
Electoral Services Team
For further details please call the helpline on 0800 587 5537 or
email.