VRA Election of Councillors

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:57 pm

Ballot papers have just been received for the election of new VRA council members.

Members who actually vote are quite few, please remember to vote this year, they must be in by the 26th of September.

Its your sport, you get out what you put in, lets really show the VRA that we are interested.

Rowdy · Post by **Rowdy** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:14 am

I hear two of our most recently elected council members have resigned from council. Would be great if these positions could be filled with a vote from the membership! My bet is the vacancies will be filled by VRA appointment and not a membership vote. Legally it can be done this way, but I seriously question the morals of it. Guess we'll just have to wait and see the outcome :roll:

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:49 am

I agree.
The "morals " of it can be dealt with by changing the constitution, which of course must be done at an annual meeting with prior notification.
One position has already been filled by council appointment, not sure about the other.
A question that needs to be asked is why so many new councillors quit after a short time --not sure I believe the reasons given.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:47 pm

So who resigned? We are a bit like mushrooms down this part of the state and don't get to hear much news.

Cheers
Danny

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:00 pm

Hi Danny,
PM sent.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:00 pm

Thanks Barry

orangegrove · Post by **orangegrove** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:36 pm

Who has been put on council Barry? I had heard of the resignations but not that one of the positions had been filled

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:54 pm

See PM.

orangegrove · Post by **orangegrove** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:37 am

I agree Barry I hope that whoever is elected after the ballot is counted next week that they have a questioning and enquiring mind, forward thinking and have the best interests of the members at heart.

Post by **AlanF** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:19 am

Not really sure what Barry's PM says but I probably don't fully agree with it

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Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:25 am

I would be more than happy to air my grievances here Alan, but you, being what you are, with respect to politics, would probably remove it.
Barry

mick l · Post by **mick l** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:51 am

So who resigned? We are a bit like mushrooms down this part of the state and don't get to hear much news.

Cheers
Danny

Danny,

Mark Sewell and John Keifer have both resigned from the VRA council during the last few months. It was sad to have lost both of them as they both so much to offer our sport.As to how their positions will be filled .........well lets say , there are differing opionions around the council table.

Mick

Post by **AlanF** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:26 pm

Mick,

Wouldn't the constitution cover that situation?

Alan

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:45 pm

Clause 30.6 of the constitution clearly states that extra ordinary council vacancies shall be filled by council, for the remainder of the term of the councillor concerned.
This rule and any other rule can be changed providing it is done in accordance with the constitution.
Barry

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:29 pm

G'day Mick,

Thanks for the update.

Cheers
Danny