Nine islanders are contesting three vacancies for Stòras Uibhist, the South Uist community owned landlord.
Directors Angus MacMillan and Kate MacDonald have to stand down after their three
years stint, in accordance with the company’s rules. Angus MacMillan will also re-
Following strong unhappiness within the community over Stòras, Stephen MacAulay renounced
his right to finish his term. He is re-
Members will receive ballot papers in the next couple of weeks. Completed slips need to be sent to the Electoral Reform Services no later than Wednesday 4 July for counting.
Results of the election will be announced immediately at the end of the count and presented to the membership at the AGM on 1 July.
Ian Paterson, chief executive of parent company Sealladh na Beinne Mòire, said: “I am delighted to announce that we have nine candidates standing for election.
“This is an exciting time for the organisation and I would encourage the membership to study the candidate profiles and take the time to vote.
“This will ensure that we have the right board in place to take the organisation into the next phase of development and growth.”
A postal election starts on 18 June. Voters are allowed to make multiple choices on the ballot paper.
Community landlord election set to take place
12 June 2018
Candidate
Duncan Aitken
Norman D MacAskill
Stephen John MacAulay
Sarah Margaret Anne MacEachen
Donald A MacInnes
Angus MacMillan
Iain A MacNeil
Christopher John Panaro Christiaan
Andrew Veitch Walker
Proposed by:
Mary Theresa Schmoller & Angus Campbell
Mary T MacInnes & David Peter Buckland
Donald John MacPhee & John Angus O Henley
Angusina MacEachen & Marie Campbell
David Peter Buckland & John J MacDonald
Ronald J MacKinnon & Rachel T MacKinnon
Mairi Bremner & James Campbell
Lesley Howlett & Allan MacDonald
Linda Johnson & George McGhee
