NSW Farmers board returned
DELEGATES at NSW Farmers annual conference issued a strong show of support for the current leadership, returning the board in full last week's gathering at Luna Park, Sydney.
President Fiona Simson retained her post for a fourth and final year, while David Clarke retained his role as treasurer.
Ms Simson was re-elected unopposed. Her opening remarks to the conference foreshadowed ongoing advocacy for drought policy reform, Local Land Services and native vegetation.
Mark Horan, Richard Chamen and Derek Schoen remain as vice presidents.
Helen Dalton, Wayne Dunford, Peter Darley and Peter Wilson each retained their positions on the board as well.
However there were some changes to regional chairs, including:
- Region two chairman: Richard Croft
- Region three: Susan McLeish
- Region four: Chris Kemp
- Region six: John Lowe
- Region seven: Fred Haskins
- Region eight: Maree McKay
- Region nine: Matt Packer
- Region 10: Larry Smith
- Region 11: Margaret Cameron
- Region 13: John Ainsworth
Regions one, five and 12 are vacant.
