Going to have a split board again
Not if the alternative ticket get their way of a ticket vote
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Tigers' board spill
10 November 2004
Herald Sun
Mark Stevens
THE battle for power at Richmond is about to flare again after confirmation yesterday that all positions on the club's board will be up for grabs at a December 22 annual general meeting.
All board members – including president Clinton Casey – have agreed to let the supporters decide their future.
Aspiring president Charles Macek, leader of the rebel ticket, hopes to sweep to power by getting his entire ticket of nine candidates over the line in a members' vote.
Postal voting will be held between close of nominations of directors on December 1 and December 17.
Further information and formal notices will be sent to members soon.
Under the terms of the constitution, nominations for board positions must close 21 days prior to the meeting.
Casey yesterday vowed to fight.
He said the club had taken significant strides forward in terms of restructuring – including the recruitment of coach Terry Wallace and chief executive Steven Wright.
Casey said he had yet to see any plans for the future from the opposing group. "I think I am the best person to take the club forward," he said.
Macek last night said he was pleased to receive official confirmation there would be a complete spill of board positions.
Macek and his group will continue to push for a senate-style ballot form where members would basically get to choose between both groups.
There would also be scope to vote for independents, but Macek is keen to avoid a board comprising members of both factions. "It would give us the best chance to be a united team – otherwise we could get a very hybrid board," he said.
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