Election of Chancellor: Election Procedure.

07 May 2008

Vote for your preferred candidate by post or online by 4 June.

Voting has begun in the election to find a new Chancellor for The University of Manchester.

Two candidates have been put forward for the role - Tom Bloxham and Irene Khan.

If you are a member of staff at the University holding a paid, superannuable appointment (which extends until Thursday 4 June 2008), you will be eligible to take part in the election.

You may already have received your ballot paper - these have been sent out in the internal mail. Your ballot paper will give you information about each candidate and how to vote.

Once you have cast your vote you may return your ballot paper by mail - alternatively you can vote via the Internet.

Others eligible to vote include:

i. Members of the Alumni Association whose name and address has been registered on the 'opted-in' list

ii. Members of the General Assembly whose appointments do not terminate before Wednesday 4 June 2008

Everyone is entitled to one vote - even if you fall into more than one category. Voting will continue until Wednesday 4 June and the successful candidate will be announced on Thursday 5 June.

If you believe you are eligible to take part in this election and have not received your ballot information by email or post by Friday 9 May, then contact:

• Deputy Secretary's office on 275 2086 or email gillian.corns@manchester.ac.uk

The successful candidate will take over the role of Chancellor from Anna Ford and Sir Terry Leahy who have held the position jointly since 2001. The Chancellor is the officer of the University fulfilling the function of non-executive Chair of the General Assembly and presides over Congregations of the University for the conferment of degrees. The Chancellor also undertakes other ceremonial and representative duties on behalf of the University on an ad hoc basis. Other than expenses, the role is unpaid.