Aspiring community contributors can throw their hat in the ring in the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) elections after nominations opened last Thursday (August 18).  

“Every three years the community gets to vote on who will be the elected trustees to serve on the board of Central Lakes Trust,” CLT chair Linda Robertson said.

The CLT board is made up of five publicly elected trustees alongside three appointed trustees. The term of office is three years and the maximum period a trustee can serve is nine years. 

“This year Cath Gilmour is mandated to retire, having served on the board for nine years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cath for her dedicated service to Central Lakes Trust and the region,” Linda said. 

CLT is seeking individuals from the Central Lakes region to fill five elected trustee positions and govern alongside three appointed trustees.  

The four other current elected trustees are eligible for re-election if they choose to stand in the election.

“The trust is hosting a candidate evening at 6pm, Tuesday 6 September,” Linda said.

“The evening will give anyone who is interested in standing information about what the trust does and what being a trustee involves.”

More information is on the CLT website including a candidate handbook and nomination form. 

CLT has more than $457M in assets, including 100 per cent ownership of Pioneer Energy Ltd, and distributes over $10M annually to charitable causes.  

“We are proud to make a major difference in our community. If you would like to be a part of this, it is a great time to step forward and seek election,” Linda said. 

Nominations close at 12 noon on September 29, Voting paper will be delivered from October 20, and voting closes on November 18.