NEC Membership Elections 2020
The National Executive Committee (NEC)—the primary governing body responsible for strategic direction and internal administration—held its elections in 2020. These elections determined the leadership across various specialized convener roles, regional representatives, and critical oversight committees.
The process was designed to ensure diverse representation across Scotland, utilizing both open lists and female-specific lists to maintain gender balance within the committee's regional structure.
Key Facts
- Election Year: 2020
- Governing Body: National Executive Committee (NEC)
- Regional Representation: Candidates were contested across eight distinct Scottish regions.
- Specialized Roles: Elections covered key positions including National Treasurer, National Secretary, and various Conveners.
- Committee Oversight: Separate voting occurred for the Members Conduct, Conduct Appeals, Policy Development, and Conference Committees.
NEC Convener and Officer Candidates
The NEC elections featured candidates vying for specific officer roles that manage the organization's finances, policy, and member demographics.
Financial and Administrative Leadership
- National Treasurer: Douglas Chapman, Colin Beattie
- National Secretary: David Henry, Morgwn Davies, Stewart Stevenson, Lorna Finn, Kirsteen Currie
- Organisation Convener: Rob Thomson, Stacey Bradley
Specialist Conveners
- BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) Convener: Sameeha Rehman, Graham Campbell
- Disabled Members' Convener: Scott McFarlane, Jamie Szymkowiak, Dylan Roberts
- Policy Development Convener: Alyn Smith, Graeme McCormick, Chris Hanlon
- Local Government Convener: Lynne Anderson, Jonathan McColl, Allan Stubbs, Kelly Parry
- Women's Convener: Caroline McAllister, Delia Henry, Katherine Sanders, Caroline Keenan, Rhiannon Spear
- Equalities Convener: Siobhan Tolland, Fiona Robertson, Lynne Anderson
- Members Support Convener: Katherine Sanders, Michael Blackshaw, Douglas Daniel, Simon Hayter, Greg Lennon
Elected NEC Members
General membership seats were contested by Neale Hanvey, Tommy Sheppard, Angela Constance, Alison Thewliss, and Joanna Cherry.
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Regional Representation
Regional seats were divided into an Open List (available to all candidates) and a Female List to ensure equitable representation across Scotland.
| Region | Open List Candidates (Selected) | Female List Candidates (Selected) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Scotland | Findlay MacGregor, John Allison, Ross Clark, Shahid Farooq, Greg Lennon, Cameron McManus | Lesley Mitchell, Farah Faranza, Lynne Anderson |
| Glasgow | Lorna Finn, Christina Cannon, Malcolm Balfour, Johnathon Mackie, Alexander Mitchell, Rory Steel, Suzanne McLaughlin, Alex Kerr | Lorna Finn, Christina Cannon, Suzanne McLaughlin |
| Highlands and Islands | Laura Mitchell, Jeremie Fernandes, Ken Gowans, Will Mackay, Emma Roddick, Munro Ross, Ian Cockburn, James Duncan | Laura Mitchell, Emma Roddick |
| Lothian | Katherine Sanders, Callum Anderson, Frank Anderson, Michael Blackshaw, Robert de Bold, Sinead Collins, Andrew Diak, Findlay McFarlane | Catriona MacDonald, Katherine Sanders, Eleanor Bird, Sinead Collins |
| Mid Scotland and Fife | Allison Graham, Kirsty Jarvis, Nick Cole, Jamie McDiarmid, Roger Mullin | Allison Graham, Kirsty Jarvis |
| North East Scotland | Robert Rosie, Siobhan Tolland, Ross Cassie, Dorothy Jessiman, Jack Boag, Doug Daniel, Ciaran McRae, Kate Monaghan, Jack O'Neill, Margate Rankie | Dorothy Jessiman, Siobhan Tolland, Kate Monaghan, Margate Rankie |
| South Scotland | Corri Wilson, Heather Anderson, Amanda Burgauer, Erin Mwembo, Laura Brennan-Whitefield, William Mills, Simon Ritchie, Morgwn Davies, Robert Davidson, Fraser Thompson | Heather Anderson, Amanda Burgauer, Erin Mwembo |
| West Scotland | John Gatens, Delia Henry, Brian Lawson, Graeme McCormick, Chris McCusker, Chris McEleny, Osama Nadeem, Callum Reid, Ellen McMaster, Malcolm Kerr, Gavin Lundy, Ian Dickson | Emma Hendrie, Delia Henry, Ellen McMaster |
Committee Appointments
Beyond the main NEC body, several specialized committees were formed to handle internal discipline, policy, and event planning.
Conduct and Appeals
The Members Conduct Committee (9 seats) and the Conduct Appeals Committee (7 seats) shared a pool of candidates including Chris Hanlon, Sharon Kinning, Cynthia Guthrie, Ellen McMaster, Caroline McAllister, Corri Wilson, Delia Henry, Lynne Anderson, Malcolm Balfour, Michael Blackshaw, Declan Blench, Laura Doherty, Daniel Forbes, Simon Hayter, Kirsty Jarvis, Greg Lennon, Paul Leinster, Kenny MacLaren, Malcolm Mitchell, Munro Ross, Subhan Tahir, Farah Faranza, Robert Thomson, James Duncan, Neale Hanvey, Gavin Lundy, Owen Thompson, Amanda Burgauer, and Margaret Lynch.
Conference Committee
The Conference Committee (10 seats) utilized a mix of regional lists and general lists. Regional candidates included Rory Steel and Malcolm Balfour (Glasgow), Munro Ross and Paul Oldham (Highlands and Islands), and Tim Rideout and Katherine Sanders (Lothian), among others.
The general Open List for the Conference Committee included candidates such as Chris Duffy, Corri Wilson, Fraser Thompson, and Adam Cabuk, while the Female List included Rosemary Hunter, Anne McLaughlin, and Roz Currie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the 2020 NEC elections?
The elections were held to appoint the National Executive Committee, which manages the organization's strategic leadership, financial oversight, and member representation.
How did the regional voting system work?
Regional representation was split between an Open List and a Female List to ensure that both general merit and gender diversity were addressed in the committee's composition.
What is the role of a Convener in the NEC?
Conveners are responsible for leading specific portfolios, such as BAME affairs, Disabled Members' support, or Policy Development, ensuring these areas are represented in executive decisions.
Which committees were elected alongside the NEC?
The elections included the Members Conduct Committee, the Conduct Appeals Committee, the Policy Development Committee, and the Conference Committee.
Who were the candidates for National Treasurer in 2020?
The candidates for the position of National Treasurer were Douglas Chapman and Colin Beattie.