CaRT Council candidates announced

CANDIDATES for Canal & River Trust's governing Council have been announced this morning, Friday, ahead of voting which takes places from 13th  November to 11th December.

The candidates are standing to represent various of groups, with those elected sitting on the Council for four years starting in March 2016.

The full list of candidates

Boating: Eight candidates for four places on the Council:
Steven John Wickes
Stella Ridgway
Ruth McCabe
Richard Phasey
Vaughan Welch
Phil Prettyman
Jim Owen
Roger Stocker

Business Boating: Four candidates for two places on the Council
Andrew Tidy
Tracy Cornish
Nigel Hamilton
Ed Helps

Volunteers: Three candidates for one place on the Council
Terry Johnson
Graham Newman
Ian McCarthy

Employees: Four candidates for one place on the Council
John Ellis
Craig O'Brien
Sarina Young
Tracey Jackson

Friends: Unfortunately none of the nominees had sufficient sponsors to stand in the election. The Appointments Committee will therefore consider co-opting a Friend onto the Council so that the growing numbers of individuals supporting the Trust have a role.

A strong list

Allan Leighton, Canal & River Trust Chairman, exclaimed:

"We've a really strong list of people putting themselves forward for election. These roles are essential to ensuring the Trust's Council has representation from a variety of interests and perspectives. Now is the time for those eligible to vote to find out more about what the candidates offer. I'd like to thank all who have shown an interest in working with us and wish the best of luck to everyone going into the election."

See the candidates manifestos www.votebyinternet.com/CRTelections2015

Can withdraw

Candidates have until 5pm on 30th October to withdraw if they wish, with the final list being confirmed on 2nd November and voting opening on 13th November. Electoral Reform Services (ERS) that has organised the online voting process will email a new unique login to everyone eligible to vote (and send a login code by post to people without email).

Voters will then have four weeks until Friday, 11th December to login to the website and cast their vote online. Results will be announced on Monday, 14th December.

The Council is made up of 40 nominated, co-opted or elected members as well as the Chairmen of the Waterway Partnerships. The Council is responsible for the appointment of Trustees, helps to shape policies and provides guidance and perspective to Trustees.