‘832 journalists eligible to vote in syndicate elections’

By JT - Apr 17,2014 - Last updated at Apr 17,2014

AMMAN — More than 800 journalists have settled their annual fees to be eligible to take part in the Jordan Press Association (JPA) elections later this month.

Of the association’s 1,058 members, 832 have paid their fees to the syndicate, JPA Director Fakhri Abu Hamda told The Jordan Times on Thursday.

He said a total of three journalists have registered to run for the presidency of the association.

A total of 21 others have registered to run for the JPA council, Abu Hamda added, noting that 10 will be elected as council members.

Those wishing to run for the post of president or council members have until April 22 to register, he said.

The elections will be held on April 25 to select the president and council members who will serve a three-year term, Abu Hamda added.

The association was established in 1953.

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