Board elections and terms of office
Board directors are usually appointed for a three year term and may serve for a maximum of three consecutive terms of office.
They can reapply for re-election or appointment again after one full term away from office.
The positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board are elected annually by the Board following its AGM. The Sub-group chairs are nominated by the sub-groups.
All directors are required to sign up and adhere to Barnet Homes’ Code of Conduct.
Standing for election
We notify residents of upcoming elections to the Board on our website and in our residents’ newsletter, athome.
All Barnet Homes residents are welcome to put themselves forward for election, provided they:
• are 18 years or over
• are a tenant (sole or joint tenant) or a leaseholder of Barnet Council, or a family member of a tenant or leaseholder and have lived at a council property for at least 12 months
• agree with the aims of Barnet Homes
• are willing and able to attend meetings and attend training sessions
• are not employed by Barnet Homes (they may be employed by Barnet Council, but a maximum of six local authority councillors or council employees can be on the Board)
• have no caution or convictions for fraud, theft, deception or harassment
• have no rent or service charge arrears of more than two months (or such that Barnet Homes could begin possession proceedings or legal proceedings)
• have not previously been evicted for breach of tenancy within the last five years.
If you are interested in standing in future elections to the Board, please email us.