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Published on Thursday, 10 March 2016 02:24
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Written by The Electoral Committee for Twic East Community in the United States
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The Twic East Community-USA, Inc. (TEC-USA) Guiding Principles for presidential candidates
February 22, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Washington, DC – We, the Electoral Committee members of Twic East Community-USA, Inc. (TEC-USA) are pleased to share and inform all members of the “ 2016 Guiding principles for presidential candidates.” We would be remiss if we don’t acknowledge that to lead TEC-USA is a privilege every member of TEC-USA is welcome to express interest in. It is a civil right you are entitled to (“Yin lëu ba ya bany de Twï”). However, one should consider the following general requirements and qualifications: Candidates must meet the following criteria. These criteria were pulled out from TEC-USA, Inc. Bylaws and Constitution.
- Must be a member of Twic East community living in the United States.
- At least 21 years old (prior to or on the day of taking office).
- Must be in good legal standing (not convicted of any known crime).
- He or she must pay his/her membership dues or membership fees.
- Must be literate or have a high school diploma. (TEC-USA is a legal entity which relies on public and members donations). Therefore, a minimum academic achievement is required.
- Presidential ticket shall have three key positions identified such as President, Vice President, and Secretary.
- 7.He/she must pay a non-refundable candidacy filing fee of $300.00. Post Office money order payable to Twic East Community-USA, Inc.
- He/she must have two letters of recommendation- one from his/her Payam and community of origin in Jonglei state, South Sudan and the other letter from State of residency in the United States (the letter must be from a state leader of TEC-USA. Letter from your payam and community must indicate that your membership is in good standing.
- He/she must have attended one of the physical meetings in the last two years of Payam or Twic East Community (members of the electoral committee are silence on this requirement)
- Candidates must come from state where Twic East community is organized and operational (members of the electoral committee are silence on this requirement).
- 11.Package checklist: You must submit a complete application (please review the package checklist). Incomplete application will not be considered.
- Package checklist:
- Complete application: Make sure your application is complete. Click here.
- Expression of interest/cover letter: answering why you are running for TEC-USA Office
- Resume/CVs: Your resume and of your running-mate (i.e. you, VP & Secretary.
- Endorsement/letter of recommendation: from your Payam and community leader. All the letters must have the contact information (telephone and email) and leader title.
- Application fee: one non-refundable money-order in the amount of USD$300.00. No personal check please. Only US Post Office Money order payable to Twic East Community-USA, Inc. Send fee and registration form to below address by NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2016
- Half photo
- A brief and concise Bio of you and running-mate (one page for both of you and running-mate. Send your Bio and photo by e-mail to attention of Biaar Gak at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please mail your package to:
TEC-USA: C/O Biaar Gak
5597 Seminary Road, Apt # 502
Falls Church, VA 22041
Thank you for your cooperation.
Name |
Title |
Telephone |
Deng Akur Mabior |
Member & Chairperson |
(540) 537-4290 |
Kuek Aleu Biaar |
Member & Deputy Chairperson |
(904) 520-2616 |
Biaar Gak Biaar |
Member & Secretary |
(215) 983-9857 |
Ajak Dau Akech |
Member |
(520) 419-5065 |
Atem Wal Atem |
Member |
(682) 221-8488 |
Dhieu Lueth Juac |
Member |
(571) 277-6139 |
Yuot Alaak Pageer |
Member |
(580) 461-9242 |
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