This Announcement of Election formally starts the election process to fill five vacancies on the Board of Wimbledon Football Club Supporters’ Society Limited (the Trust Board).
If there is anything that is not clear, or anything that you would like to discuss, contact the Election Steering Group via elections@thedonstrust.org or on 07818 617 620. John Dolan, who is chairing the Group this year, will do his best to help.
Vacancies
Five members’ two-year terms come to an end this year. There are therefore five vacancies to be filled, all for a term of two years. For reference, the four continuing members are Matthew Breach, Nigel Higgs, Sean McLaughlin, and Tim Hillyer, who will be happy to discuss the role and responsibilities of Board members.
Standing as a candidate
If you wish to stand, you will need to complete a nomination form. Please note that this year, forms need to be submitted via both electronic and hard copy methods. The form also includes a section declaring your shareholding, if any, in AFCW plc.
Election Rules
The election rules can be found here.
Timetable
The election will be conducted in accordance with the following timetable:
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Nominations open |
Saturday 30 September 2017 |
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Nominations close |
23:59 Saturday 21 October 2017 |
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Manifestos published as soon as possible after |
23 October 2017 |
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Candidates can begin campaigning |
When manifestos sent out |
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Voting forms sent to members before |
11 November 2017 |
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Closing date for voting |
23:59 Monday 27 November 2017 |
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Annual General Meeting – Result announced |
Thursday 14 December 2017 |
There will be no formal hustings before, during or after a home match; previous elections have shown there to be little voter appetite for this. However, candidates are, subject to the Election Rules, free to canvass and campaign at such times.
Official events may be organised; candidates will be given as much notice as possible of these.