The 2009 Board Election

1 Statement of Vacancy 2009

This formal statement outlines the number of positions that fall vacant this year.

2 Call for nominations 2009

Nominations close 1700hrs 18 September 2009

3 Duties, responsibilities & the Board member declaration

We ask all candidates to sign a Board member declaration. This document outlines the responsibilities of a Board member at Bicycle Victoria.

4 Nominating in 2009

Valid nominations must be received by 5pm 18 September 2009 at Bicycle Victoria. NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

5 Election

There were 7 candidates for the 2009 board election. Ruth Paterson, Eytan Lenko and Tony Maughan were elected for three year terms and Jeremy Brand was elected for a one year term.

6. Candidate Statements for the 2009 Board Election

7 Electioneering regulation

The Board has passed a regulation that applies to all candidates in Bicycle Victoria Board elections. Failure to follow these rules could result in a candidate being disqualified.

8 Returning Officer

Bicycle Victoria appoints a returning officer to oversee Board elections.

Timetable

4 positions on the Bicycle Victoria board became vacant this year.

7 nominations were received by the close of nominations at 5pm Friday 18 September 2009 as the number of nominations exceeds the number of positions, a ballot is necessary.

At the 2009 Annual General Meeting the 3 candidates with the most votes will be declared elected for the 3 year terms and the candidate with the fourth highest vote will be declared elected until 2010 and published on the website on Tuesday 17 November 2009.

Ruth Paterson, Eytan Lenko and Tony Maughan were elected for three year terms and Jeremy Brand was elected for a one year term.