12 September 2024.
Dates: Supplementary Nominations open Tuesday, 17 September 2024 and close 5pm Tuesday 1 October 2024
AgForce has a Supplementary Nominations process to ensure that all positions on its Boards and Councils are filled, even when there are vacancies or when the regular nomination process does not have enough candidates.
AgForce aims to have a diverse and representative leadership structure. If certain regions, commodities, or demographics are underrepresented after the regular nominations process, the supplementary process provides another opportunity to encourage nominations and balance representation and can encourage more members to get involved who may have missed the initial nomination period or were uncertain about running for a position.
Voting members are:
- full members;
- joint members/complimentary members.
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2024 is an AgForce Member Election year! We need you!
Nomination forms are available from the AgForce Website, your Regional Manager and the AgForce Brisbane office. Any nomination that complies with AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited Constitution is acceptable.
Nominations for office must be submitted in writing and must include signatures from the nominee, a proposer, and a seconder. Completed nomination forms must be provided to the Nomination, Remuneration, and Culture Committee before the closing date for nominations. Nomination forms can be emailed to nominations@agforceqld.org.au
Only voting members may be nominated to office. A financial voting member is a member whose subscription is no more than 60 days in arrears as at the date of the opening of nominations.
Please ensure all necessary information and signatures are included to avoid any delays in the processing of your nomination.
Notice forms (click links below):
Nomination Forms - Download the form via the below links:
Wish to nominate for the General President, Commodity Presidents, Regional Directors or Regional Councillors positions download the below form:
Wish to nominate for a Commodity Director position to represent your region download the below relevant Commodity Form:
SWAG Nomination Form
Position descriptions for all positions are listed below (click link to view):
Responsibilities as a Board Director (click link)
ACNC and ASIC Responsibilities
Nominations may be received by hand, post, facsimile or email that includes the signatures of the nominees and nominators. Nominees will receive a confirmation email that their nomination has been received by the Brisbane office.
Prospective candidates should refer to the Constitution for further details relating to requirements to stand for office, and it is recommended that prospective candidates, their proposers and seconders confirm their financial status and other qualifications required before lodging a nomination form.
Candidate statements
Candidates are to send a photo of themselves and a short biography, up to 250 words including their name, work history and reasons for why they are nominating for the position. Statements will be reproduced for Agforce election and media purposes. These statements can be delivered to the nomination email address by the close of nominations.
Ballot
Ballots for contested positions will open Tuesday, 22 September 2024 and will close at 5pm Tuesday, 12 November 2024. Only financial voting members who reside in or have business interests in their region when nominations close may vote in the elections. Members should ensure that AgForce is advised of any change in their membership details.
Staff Involvement
As per our employment policy, staff do not assist in approaching potential candidates or electioneering during an election. It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit any required paperwork and ensure it meets all requirements.
If an employee feels pressure or becomes aware of confirmed efforts by candidates to use AgForce or its resources to further an election campaign, they are to refer it to the Company Secretary or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) immediately.