VOTING PLATFORM - Link already available. Check it out!
Although the elections will take place next Monday, 15th November, and only tomorrow the physiotherapists will receive the SMS with their PIN/Vote Key, the LINK to access the VOTING PLATFORM is already available.
The voting link is as follows:
You may access it by entering the elections area, however, we emphasize that the "ballot boxes" will ONLY be open from midnight on Monday (15) and will close at 8pm (Portuguese time).
Your vote makes a difference. Get involved!
The debates of the candidates for President of the Portuguese Institute of Physiotherapists
Last Monday, 1st November took place the first debate between the two candidates for the position of President of the Portuguese Physicalioterapists' Order, António Lopes and Emanuel Vital, moderated by the journalist Marta Reis (sub-director of Jornal I and Jornal SOL). The event was broadcast live on the YouTube platform.
Watch or re-watch the first debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqNUSvTo9PE
The second meeting will take place on 8 November at 6.30pm.
These debates are organised by National Association of Young People in Physiotherapywith the collaboration of the Commission Instaladora da Order of Physiotherapists.
With a view to clarifying and clarifying for all those who wish to vote more conscientiously in the next elections, we appeal to you to watch and share these moments of great importance for the future of #Physiotherapy in Portugal.
The Conclusion of the Electoral Act
Following the communications about the ELECTORAL ACT to be held on November 15, we inform you about the last "step" - END OF VOTING.
After having seen what the VOTING BALLOTS look like, as well as how to make your choices, it is important to remember the following:
- After clicking on "Insert Votes into Ballot Box" a screen will appear confirming that the Votes have been successfully inserted. At this stage it is no longer possible to change your vote;
- End of the voting process. You can close your browser window.
Review all the steps for your ELECTORAL ACT on our page at: https://ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt/eleicoes/ato-eleitoral/
Summary of the Votes, their characteristics and how they will be considered
Still on the Electoral Act of November 15th, and after having informed HOW TO VOTE, in the IDENTIFICATION of the Electoral Act and the VOTING BULLETINS, it is now important to know and take into account some aspects regarding the VOTES themselves:
-After choosing the options on the various ballot papers you will have access to the summary of your vote. At this stage, you can still change your voting direction. For that you should click on "Alter", going back to the ballot paper you wish to change and choose the new option;
-After choosing all the options you should click on "Insert vote in ballot box";
-Only after clicking on "Insert Vote in Ballot Box" will the votes be considered;
Keep track of all the steps, we would like to point out that from today until the 12th of November mailings concerning the electoral campaign will be sent, whose content is of the entire responsibility of the respective List identified.
Electoral Commission created, Candidate Lists defined, today, 25th October, the Electoral Campaign begins
Electoral Commission
The first meeting of the Electoral Commission was held on 20 October, in accordance with the electoral calendar.
Here is a list of its constituents:
| Ballot No. | Name | Position | In representation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isabel Maria Sander de Souza Guerra | President | Installing Commitee |
| 1742 | Ana Luísa de Lemos Seguro Roque | Member | List B |
| 605 | José Manuel Fernandes Esteves | Member | List A |
| 1215 | Telmo Jorge de Sousa Firmino | Member | D-List |
| 604 | Ana Luísa Santos Cibrão Zogheb | Member | List C |
| 13 | Maria Beatriz Dias Fernandes | Member | List E |
If you need to contact the Electoral Commission you may do so through the email address: eleicoes2021@ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt
The lists for the first elections of the Portuguese Physioterapists Order have been defined
The Electoral Commission, at its 3rd meeting, held on 24 October 2021, admitted the five (5) candidate lists to the Statutory Bodies of the Order of Physiotherapists.
Thus, determined by lottery, we present the respective lists:
More information on the lists, on the website under "Candidate Lists".
Electoral Campaign
As defined by the electoral calendar, the electoral campaign begins today, Monday 25 October. It will run until 13 November, the day before the elections on the 15th.
The Electoral Act and the Ballot Papers
Following the communication on the elections of 15 November, and after having spoken about the ways to vote - ELECTRONIC or IN PRESENCE - and about the process of receiving the e-mail with the VOTER ID and the SMS with the PIN/VOTING KEY (which will be sent on 13 November), it is now important to talk about the act of voting itself.
When entering the electronic voting platform, the Electoral Act is identified, the member of the Order will clearly see the logo of the Order of Physiotherapists and the description of the Election taking place;
You must click on "Continue".
Three (3) ballot papers are then provided, for the three (3) organs to be voted on - GENERAL COUNCIL / BASTONARY / JURISDICTIONAL COUNCIL - with different colours and clearly indicated:
- Statutory Body (top left)
- Lists to be voted for (in the middle of the ballot paper)
- Option for Blank Vote
Note: It will be possible to view the names of the candidates of each List, by hovering the mouse over the button to the left of each of the options.
In the list of candidates, you should click on the Option you wish to vote for, using your mouse or, in the case of a smartphone, your finger/finger pen.
Clicking on "Next" navigates you to the remaining ballot papers.
Electronic or in person, find out how to vote
Elections shall be conducted ELECTRONICALLY (preferably) or in person.
By accessing the digital platform for electronic voting, between 00:00h and 20:00h - time of Continental Portugal (GMT).
On 13 November (Saturday), via e-mail votoeletronico@ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt an e-mail will be sent to all the Physiotherapists listed in the Electoral Roll for the First Elections of the Order of Physiotherapists with a LINK and the ELECTOR ID.
The referred LINK (to access the platform) will also be available in the site of the Order of Physiotherapists.
After accessing the electronic voting platform, you should enter your ELECTOR ID: Citizen's Card number (CC) / Identity Card (BI) / International Identification Card number. This number should be the one registered in the Order of Physiotherapists;
In parallel, on this day 13 November (Saturday) will be sent to your mobile phone, via SMS, by Extreme Solutions the PIN / Voting Key. with these two elements will then be able to vote on November 15 between 00:00h and 20:00h, time of Continental Portugal (GMT).
If you have lost your PIN / Voting Key, in this window you can request a new one by clicking on "New PIN / Voting Key".
It will also be sent to your mobile phone by SMS. This action cancels the original PIN / Voting Key;
If you have any difficulties you can click on "Contacts" and ask the Helpdesk of the external company that provides the voting service for help.
You also have available the "Help" button where all the steps for voting are described;
By clicking on "Vote!" you enter the Voting area, which we will tell you about in a moment.
If you choose to vote in a PRESENTIAL manner, this will take place at the headquarters of the Order of Physiotherapists, from 07:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. - time of Continental Portugal (GMT).
For voting in person and for those who do not have access to their PIN / Voting Key sent by SMS, sealed envelopes containing PIN / Voting Key will be available.
These envelopes shall be numbered on the outside and at the moment of delivery to a member who requests it - and after confirmation on the platform that this member has not yet voted - the voting platform shall associate this number on the outside of the envelope to the voting member, automatically eliminating the original voting key previously sent.
The Order of Physiotherapists hired a company to provide an Electronic Voting service - Extreme Solutions (https://www.extremesolutions.pt/ ).
On the site of the Ordem dos Fisioterapeutas (https://ordemdosfisioterapeutas.pt/eleicoes/ato-eleitoral/ ) , this and other issues relating to the elections on 15 November are explained.
Deadline for applications
The Commission for Installation of the Order of Physiotherapists reinforces that next Tuesday is the deadline for the delivery of all Candidatures to the Statutory Bodies of the Order of Physiotherapists.
These must be submitted by 19 October 2021.
The elections will be held on 15 November 2021, by electronic vote or in person at the headquarters of the Order.
Participate in the First Elections of the Portuguese Physiotherapists Order.