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15 February 2024

BPCA member representative elections open now

GOVERNANCE

Voting is now open for members to decide who will represent them on the BPCA Executive Board.

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We recently advertised vacancies for volunteer Member Representative Board members to ensure continued good governance.

The decision of who takes the seats at the table is in the hands of BPCA members. 

How to vote

A security code has been emailed to the main contact of all full member organisations, with instructions on how to vote. 

If you have not received your code or email, contact [email protected] urgently.  

Voting closes at 10am on Monday, 26 February 2024. The results will be announced as soon as practicable after Monday, 26 February 2024. 

Candidates

The number of applications for the Executive Board was more than the number of vacancies (three).

The applications received that comply with the Association’s Rules and governing documents are as follows: 

Name Company Learn more
Rebekah Carral Barricade Pest Control Ltd View application
Martin Cobbald Dealey Environmental Ltd View application
Karen Green John O’Conner Pest Control GM Ltd View application
Anna Mollins PestFix (Crisp Websites Ltd) View application
Charles Murahwa Intercleanse (Pest Control) Limited View application
Fred Robinson Vergo Pest Management Ltd View application
William Theile Pelsis View application

You can download a copy of all applications here.

Members can vote for up to a maximum of three Directors.  

MEMBER-LED ASSOCIATION

BPCA is run by members, for members. All full BPCA members get the same amount of votes. The BPCA Executive Board sets the direction of the Association and is responsible for how BPCA is run.

If you'd like to learn more about volunteering, take a look at BPCA Committee and Groups or learn more about membership here. 

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