APComm
Co-Chair
Elections
All you need to know about the forthcoming election process
The election process has now started for the role of APComm Co-Chair. The closing date to put your name forward is 16.00hrs on Friday 17 October 2025.
The nomination process is simple:
- If you wish to stand for the post of Co-Chair, you complete a self-nomination form (link below from 6th October), which includes a summary (no more than 500 words) on your vision for what you will bring to the role. Send this, along with a head and shoulders picture, to lucy.bogustawski@lincs.police.uk. These will be posted on the APComm website and shared with membership to inform members’ votes.
- Each nomination form must be endorsed by three individuals who are APComm members. These individuals can be members from your own Force / Organisation.
- Members will vote by force/organisation, with each member team having the opportunity to state their first and second preference of candidates standing for the role.
The photographs and summaries will be posted on the APComm website and shared with membership to inform members’ votes.
The nomination form is downloadable below from 6th October.
Voting Process
Each force / organisation which is a member of APComm will be entitled to two votes for APComm Co-Chair and will be asked to place them in preferred order, first and second choices.
Heads of Comms are asked to consult with their teams to ensure each Force / Organisational vote is collective.
Voting will take place between Monday 20 October and Monday 17 November.
Results will be announced in the week commencing 23 November 2025.
There will be a handover/ bedding in process for Co-Chairs during December and January, with the Co-chairs taking up the role on 28 January.
Basis for nomination
Only individuals who are paid up members of APComm by opening of nominations on Monday 20 October 2025 may stand for election or endorse a nominee.
Questions
Who is eligible to stand for an APComm Chair role?
You do not need to be a Head of Communications to stand for the Chair role – you can be at any level within police communications. All you need to bring to the role is a willingness to put some of your own time in, outside the day job, on a regular basis to progress the work of the Committee.
How many roles are there?
There are two Co-Chairs who jointly share the responsibility for chairing the Association. The two with the most votes will be appointed as Co-chairs for the period Jan 2026 – Jan 2028.
What does the role entail?
Co-Chairs lead on the APComm workplan which is reviewed each year with clear workstreams delivered in conjunction with the Vice-Chairs. Although you do not need to be a Head of Comms to apply, the Co-Chair is a leadership role ensuring that the work of the Association is delivered, and that the membership is getting good value for its membership fees.
The Co-Chairs are responsible for the Executive's running and governance which is all shared at an annual general meeting update, usually held at the Annual Academy.
Do I need permission to apply?
You will need permission from your line manager and chief officer, as there will be some travel to national meetings within work time and with travel and overnight accommodation (when needed) at organisational expense.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Questions about the election or voting process can be directed to Tara Dundon on Tara.Dundon@cambs.police.uk or any member of the current APComm Executive.
Questions about membership should be directed to the Treasurer, Lucy Bogustawski via lucy.bogustawski@lincolnshire.police.uk.
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Opening for applications for APComm Co-Chairs
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Monday, 06 Oct 2025
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Closing date for applications for APComm Co-Chairs
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Friday, 17 October 2025
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Voting for Co-Chairs opens
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Monday 20 October 2025
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Voting for Co-Chairs closes
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Monday 17 November 2025, 4pm
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Announcement of APComm Co-Chairs
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Monday 24 November 2025
(Co-Chair nominees will be informed of outcome Friday 21 November)
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