TJF Elections 2024
The Jags Foundation is nothing without its members. It is vitally important that our leadership group is elected and accountable to our members. That is why we hold director elections, ahead of each Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The TJF Board consists of 9 members, elected on rotation over a three-year period.
There are four vacancies in the 2024 elections, 3 of which are for a maximum three-year term and one of which is for a maximum one-year term.
The role of TJF Board member
The role of a TJF Board member is a varied one. First and foremost, we work together to represent our members’ views and interests, and to help the Club better understand and improve the fan experience for them and others.
Having a fan-led leadership group that represents the diversity of the Firhill faithful is therefore really important to us. We engage regularly with the Club Board, staff and volunteers to put fan priorities at the heart of what they do.
Our big focus for the 2024-25 season is going to be growing our fundraising base, so that we can provide even more support to the Club than we do at the moment.
To achieve that, we’re going to need motivated and proactive people who can help us grow the membership, organise successful fan events, and mobilise other fundraising initiatives. This requires new ideas and a can-do attitude and the ability to work well with the wider team.
TJF, as one of the two trustees of the PTFC Trust, also has certain responsibilities representing the majority shareholding at Partick Thistle, including under the Club-Trust Agreement. We are, jointly with The Jags Trust, custodians of our fan-owned Club, and we scrutinise the Club Board’s major financial and strategic decisions.
Timetable
Wednesday 1st May
Nominations opened
Members were emailed a link to the nominations form
Wednesday 15th May
Nominations closed
Nominations received after this date are not valid
Thursday 16th May
Candidates announced
Candidates list and statements published on the TJF website
Wednesday 22nd May
E-ballots issued
Members will receive an email with details on how to cast their ballot via Choice Voting
Wednesday 29th May at 10pm
Voting deadline
Only e-ballots cast before this deadline will be counted
Thursday 6th June
Results announced and Directors appointed
Election results will be announced at the AGM
Election Rules and Guidelines
The rules for TJF elections are set out in two places.
First, there are the Articles of Association. These set out key rules for eligibility to be a director.
Second, there are the Election Rules and Guidelines. These were approved back in March 2024 by the current TJF Board.
Candidates should read these carefully. If you have any questions about the Articles, rules or guidelines, or the election more generally, please contact the Secretary (secretary@thejagsfoundation.co.uk).
Key Points
Who is eligible to vote in the elections?
All members over the age of 16.
Who is eligible to stand to be a director?
Any member who is not prohibited by law from being a director of a limited company
How do I submit a nomination?
Nominations are now closed
How do I withdraw a nomination?
Email the Returning Officer (secretary@thejagsfoundation.co.uk)
How do I cast my vote?
All members will be emailed a link to cast their vote on the Choice Voting platform (with unique Voter ID and Voter Key to ensure a secret ballot)
What is the voting system?
TJF elections use Approval Voting
What is Approval Voting?
Each member will be able to vote for up to four candidates. The three highest-ranked candidates will be elected for a 3-year maximum term and the fourth candidate for a 1-year maximum term.