Sealladh na Beinne Mòire offers chance to find out more about board member role ahead of election and AGM
Iain Stephen Morrison
Estate residents interested in standing to become board members for the community landowner are encouraged to contact chief executive Darren Taylor for an informal discussion about the work of Sealladh na Beinne Mòire. In addition, there will be an informal drop-in session for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a director from 5-7pm on 21st September 2021 at Oifis Stòras.
Sealladh na Beinne Mòire will host its annual general meeting on 18th November 2021 and before then the community landowner will hold an election for directors, with nominations set to open on 27th September 2021. Nominations forms can be requested from Oifis Stòras.
Sealladh na Beinne Mòire chair, Mary Schmoller, commented: “We are the largest community landowner in Scotland and offer practical support to crofters and members of the community as well as playing an important role in economic development.
“It is more important than ever that Stòras Uibhist takes a lead as we go forward, with our community having experienced a particularly difficult time during the pandemic.
“Directors set the strategic direction of the organisation and decide priority development activities. You will be expected to attend a monthly board meeting and to contribute with ideas and energy, working alongside fellow directors and our chief executive, Darren Taylor.”
Sealladh na Beinne Mòire members are advised that the board intends to amend the articles of association to remove references to the “rotation of directors”. Under the current rules, in certain circumstances directors can be compelled to stand down and seek re-election before the end of their term, such as, when one or more other board members stand down mid-term.
Members will be asked to vote at the annual general meeting on a resolution that would see article 46 of the articles of association amended so no board members are required to stand down before the end of their term on the board of Sealladh na Beinne Mòire.
