THE results of the election for directors for the new Local Land Services have been announced this morning.
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The 34 elected directors will join 45 directors already appointed by the NSW government across 11 regions, to oversee the beginning of the organisation which has been the new regional service delivery body since January.
The LLS has replaced Catchment Management Authorities, Livestock Health and Pest Authorities and incorporated agricultural advisory services previously provided by the Department of Agriculture.
The election of the directors was not without controversy, with low voter registration, as well as some candidates complaining of missing registration letters, and others having information about themselves left off the ballot papers.
"I congratulate the candidates on their election. They have put up their hands to serve and provide leadership in their regions in this initial phase of Local Land Services' existence," LLS chair of the Board of Chairs, John Macarthur-Stanham said.
"While there have been challenges associated with the implementation phase of Local Land Services, this organisation is committed to delivering the highest levels of service to farmers, land managers and the community.
Mr Macarthur-Stanham also acknowledged that the election process contained some inefficiencies and administration issues, which caused angst for some people.
"The process hasn't been perfect and improvement will be required in conducting future elections." Mr Macarthur-Stanham said.
The elected Board members listed below will take up their positions by the end of March 2014.
Central Tablelands
Bruce Gordon - Millthorpe
John Lowe - Lowther
John Seaman - Perthville
Central West
Jenny Bradley - Armatree
Ian Donges - Cowra
Donald Schieb - Coonamble
Greater Sydney
Matthew Collins - Cobbitty
Ian McDougall - Kenthurst
Peter Trahar - Bilpin
Hunter
Peter Bishop Jnr - Scone
Ronald Campbell - Merriwa
Tony Hegarty - Cassilis
Murray
Graham Allitt - Deniliquin
Kenneth Crossley - Deniliquin
Terry Gorman - Balranald
North Coast
Tom Amey - Casino
Thomas Cooper - Bonalbo
Neil Summerville - Casino
North West
Penny Blatchford - Gurley
Mark Evans - Walgett
Phillip Kirkby - Narrabri
Northern Tablelands
Ross King - Walcha
Timothy Norton - Walcha
David Worsley - Nullamanna
Riverina
John Davey - Ariah Park
Helen Dalton - Binya
Peter Speirs - Temora
South East
Stuart Burge - Cooma
Barry Gay - Cowra
Mac Wilson - Grabben Gullen
Western
Sally Bright - Broken Hill
Andrew Mosley - Cobar
Neil Liego - White Cliffs
Robert Wason - Brewarrina
