Webinar

Preparation and implementation of elections in accordance with the BPersVG

Legal basis and current case law for members of the election committee

This webinar is held in German.
The elections of staff councils and youth and trainee representatives are an important part of employee co-determination within the public sector. In order for employees to be effectively represented by staff representatives, the elections must be properly prepared and conducted. This is a responsible task that must be carried out by the members of the election committee. The election committee must be familiar with the essential legal bases and current case law. The event provides practical training on all the content that the members of the election committee need for a successful election.

Contents

Election basics

  • Basics of the right to vote according to the Federal Staff Representation Act (BPersVG) and the election regulations.
  • Active and passive voting rights for employees.

Appointment of the election committee and its tasks

  • Preliminary votes.
  • Planning and preparing the election by determining the mandates to be elected and the electoral roll.
  • Conducting the election by postal ballot or ballot box.
  • Dealing with objections and deficiencies in election proposals.
  • Conclusion of the election with a constituent meeting.

Election procedure

  • From the announcement of the election committee and the election notice to the counting and determination of the election result, all steps are discussed in a practical and structured manner.
  • Calculation of the distribution of seats according to D'Hondt.
  • Calculation of deadlines and deadlines to be observed.

Conclusion of the election process

  • Storage of the election documents.
  • Dealing with election disputes.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • They know the basics of election law according to the Federal Staff Representation Act (BPersVG) and the election regulations.
  • You will be able to plan, prepare and conduct an election in accordance with the BPersVG in a legally compliant manner.
  • They know the procedures for the election, the counting and determination of the election result as well as the calculation of the distribution of seats according to D'Hondt.

Methods

Expert trainer input, practical tips, application examples. Questions from participants, discussion and exchange of experiences.

Recommended for

Appointed members of the election committee.

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€ 540,- plus VAT
1 day
Online
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German

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