curious Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 21 August 2020 NZTR CIRCULAR 2019/20 – No.10 TO EACH TOTALISATOR CLUB AND SECTOR ORGANISATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NZTR gives notice that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is intended to be held on 17 November 2020 in Wellington. NZTR will consider, closer to November, how the AGM will be conducted, depending on COVID-19 alert levels and Government guidance at that time. Appointment of NZTR Members Council New and reappointed members of the Members Council will commence their terms at the AGM. The powers and duties of the Members’ Council are to: 1. select and appoint the Directors of NZTR; 2. recommend to clubs at the NZTR AGM the level of remuneration for NZTR Directors; 3. appraise the performance of the NZTR Board annually; and 4. remove any NZTR Director for specific reasons set out under clause 11 (c) in the NZTR Constitution In accordance with the NZTR Constitution, the following three Regional Members retire by rotation at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 November 2020 in Wellington. 1. Karyn Fenton-Ellis (Northern Region) 2. Paul Humphries (Central Region) 3. Howard Clarke (Southern Region) All are eligible for re-election. The Sector Member retiring by rotation is Mr John Thompson (NZTBA), who is eligible for reappointment. Mr Thompson was appointed to fill the casual vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr Fokerd. NZTR has received the following nominations: 1. Karyn Fenton-Ellis (Northern Region) 2. Paul Humphries (Central Region) 3. Howard Clarke (Southern Region) As there is only one nomination for each region an election is not required. Ms Karyn Fenton-Ellis, Mr Humphries and Mr Clarke are therefore declared elected. The NZTBA has advised NZTR that it has reappointed Mr John Thompson to the Members Council. Issued by the Office of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing 106-110 Jackson Street, Petone, Wellington 5012 Tel: +64 4 576 6240, Fax: +64 4 568 8866 office@nzracing.co.nz How can they be declared re-elected when they don't retire till the 17th November and why is the notice backdated a month to August 21? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) It appears to me that they can only be declared re-elected at the AGM. (d) At each Annual General Meeting:(i) One(1) Regional Member from each Region shall retire from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, but will be eligible for re-election at that Annual General Meeting in accordance with,and subject to, clause [10.4(b)] Edited September 21, 2020 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, curious said: It appears to me that they can only be declared re-elected at the AGM. (d) At each Annual General Meeting:(i)One(1)Regional Member from each Region shall retire from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, but will be eligible for re-election at that Annual General Meeting in accordance with,and subject to,clause [10.4(b)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Old Boy's Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Freda said: Old Boy's Club. It's bizarre. It's not up to NZTR to declare them re-elected, it's up to the member clubs at the AGM isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Has anyone got the balls or gumption to challenge this? it bloody stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Joe Bloggs said: Has anyone got the balls or gumption to challenge this? it bloody stinks. its not just balls/gumption, its the sheer cussedness needed to put up with the obfuscation that will accompany any attempt to correct this very undemocratic practice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 But surely they are just indicating what will actually happen at the meeting? The positions have been uncontested. When were nominations called? When did they close? Can the member organisations challenge at the AGM under the constitution? I don't think it is an "old boys club" if member organisations didn't get their shyte sorted and nominated someone else. It is more a reflection of industry apathy than anything. This apathy has got worse as stakeholders see that they have less and less influence on what happens anyway and their clubs have been disenfranchised. Anyone with skin in the game who speaks out and against the flow gets shot down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 True enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: But surely they are just indicating what will actually happen at the meeting? The positions have been uncontested. Yes, it's probably a moot point as far as that is concerned. Edited September 21, 2020 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, curious said: Yes, it's probably a moot point as far as that is concerned. Not unless the constitution allows a challenge at the AGM. Most constitutions allow such things if you have the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 You are both correct inasmuch as due process....but, my thoughts are that the apathy referred to facilitates an ' old boys club ' because nobody gives a toss, or is too busy, to follow these things up. Curious will be well aware given a situation he faced recently..not implying that there was any 'corruption' involved, just no one on their tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) It's just arse backwards process wise. The Members' Council appoints and performance manages the NZTR board. Then you have the NZTR board effectively declaring the election of the Members' Council members that appoint them. The constitution is clear that only the AGM can do that. That's aside from the fact that the notice is dated a month before the nominations closed! Edited September 21, 2020 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Freda said: Old Boy's Club. Serious question....what exactly does Fenton-Ellis contribute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlum Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, Ludwig said: Serious question....what exactly does Fenton-Ellis contribute? At least I know her name, what she has done in the industry and what stable she is associated with. Never heard of Paul Humphries or Howard Clarke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 This is Howard Clarke. JOHN HAWKINS/STUFF Winton Jockey Club president Howard Clarke at the Gore racecourse on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I think Paul Humphries owns Princess Kereru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: I think Paul Humphries owns Princess Kereru. So it's not Mr Humphries from"Are you being served"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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