Sydney Swans Limited
ABN 48 063 349 708
2014 Member Election Notice
Notice is given that:
1. there will be a vacancy in 1 of the 2 elected director positions on the Board of the Sydney Swans due to the retirement of Mr Robert Pascoe at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. Mr Pascoe will automatically retire as he will have held office for 3 years or more at the time of the meeting.
2. therefore, nominations of candidates to fill the vacant position, are called for from members. As a retiring elected Director, Mr Pascoe is eligible for re-election if he is nominated in accordance with the process described below. Mr Pascoe has indicated to the Board that he will be seeking re-election.
Who can nominate a candidate?
Only Ordinary Members and Life Members who have paid their 2013 membership and have also paid up their 2014 membership before 1 January 2014, or committed to do so under an instalment plan, can nominate a candidate. Players and Sydney Swans employees who are Members can also nominate a candidate.
Who can stand for election?
Only Ordinary Members and Life Members who have paid their 2013 membership and have also paid up their 2014 membership before 1 January 2014, or committed to do so under an instalment plan, can stand for election. Players and Sydney Swans employees cannot stand for election.
How is a candidate nominated?
Candidates must:
• be nominated by two eligible members; and
• accept their nomination.
How do I nominate a candidate?
Eligible members can nominate an eligible candidate by entering the candidate’s name in the ‘Election Book’ before 19 December 2013. An Election Book will be located at the Club’s Sydney and Melbourne premises from early December at:
Sydney Swans Limited
SCG Light Tower #4
Driver Ave
Moore Park NSW
Sydney Swans Limited
MSAC
Level 3, 1 Aughtie Drive
Albert Park VIC
When do nominations close?
Nominations close at 5 pm (Sydney time) on 19 December 2013. Nominations must have been made and accepted before the closing time.
How does the candidate accept nomination?
An eligible candidate accepts nomination by entering, and signing, their nomination acceptance in the Election Book before 19 December 2013. The Election Book will be located at the Club’s premises at the above addresses.
How are candidates chosen?
If there is only 1 candidate who is properly nominated, that candidate will automatically be elected.
If there is more than 1 candidate properly nominated, a member election will be held. The election will be held by ballot.
The result of the election will be announced at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. It is expected the Annual General Meeting will be held late February 2014. This date is subject to change.
Who can vote?
Ordinary Members and Life Members who have paid their 2013 membership and have also paid up their 2014 membership before 1 January 2014, or committed to do so under an instalment plan, can vote. Players and Sydney Swans employees who are members can vote.
Who will conduct the ballot?
If an election is needed, eligible members will be sent ballot papers. The Returning Officer will be determined by the Board.
It is expected that the ballot papers will be mailed in early January 2014 and the ballot held between mid January and mid February 2014. These dates are subject to change.
The result of the ballot will be announced at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. It is expected the Annual General Meeting will be held late February 2014. This date is subject to change.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Laing on 02 93399123.
Tim Laing
Secretary
Sydney Swans Limited
BOARD MEMBER RE-ELECTION
Rob Pascoe has been a member elected Director of the Sydney Swans for [9] years. Over this time he has made a highly valuable contribution.
Rob is the Chief Executive of Closed Loop a global environmental packaging group. Closed Loop is also a sponsor of the Sydney Swans. Rob is a life-long supporter of the Swans.
In addition to his considerable efforts in supporting and promoting the Club’s Melbourne operations and South Melbourne heritage he sits on the critical Audit and Risk Committee (until recently as its Chairman), the Remuneration Committee, the Membership & Fan Development Committee and is the inaugural Chairman on the newly created Heritage and Culture Committee.
Rob generously gives his time to many facets of the Sydney Swans operations and works tirelessly on behalf of Members to keep the Swans successful.
The Board has carefully considered the contribution of Rob in his years on the Board and believe that he can continue to play an important role in the Club. On this basis the Board recommends Members support his re-election at the 2014 Annual General Meeting.
We believe that Rob’s re-election will assist in maintaining stability at the Club in particular at this time with the retirement of longstanding Chairman Richard Colless. As the competition becomes even more competitive we believe that Rob can continue to make an important contribution if re-elected.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.
