The document guides associations and divisions on the use of and application to the Political Fund. It sets out when the Political Fund must be used and where general funds may be used outside the context of elections. An application form is provided for use by associations and divisions.

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The Union established a political fund in 2008 following a ballot of members.

There are statutory rules for union political funds generally, which the NUT is required, by law to adopt with the approval of the Trade Union Certification Officer. These rules can be accessed through the links below.

Additionally the Union has its own rules limiting the use of an NUT Political Fund within the broader framework of the statutory rules. The NUT Rules are.designed to ensure the continued independence of the NUT from political parties. NUT Conference has further limited the use of the NUT fund to campaigning against political parties and their candidates who promote racist, fascist and similar views.

Rules for Political Fund

Appendix VI – Rules for a ballot

Political Fund - Exemption Notice

General and local elections in 2010 – Use of the political fund

Members of the NUT have voted in favour of establishing a Political Fund. A copy of the report by the Independent Scrutineer, the Electoral Reform Services, is attached.

NUT General Secretary Steve Sinnott comments:

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Please find below materials to accompany this campaign.