AusBiotech members invited to vote for board
Online voting for the 2013 AusBiotech board election ballot is now open.
The AusBiotech board has two positions available for election. AusBiotech has received eligible nominations for the two vacant positions from the following candidates, each of whom has consented to act as a board member if elected under this ballot:
- Barry Thomas
- Julie Phillips
- Serg Duchini
- Dr Andrea Douglas
- Warren Bingham
Only persons who are financial members (excluding student members) of AusBiotech as of 26/09/2013 are eligible to vote.
Click on this link to access the voting site: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RTWTTFD. The ballot will close at 5 pm on Friday, 11 October 2013.
Votes will be counted by the appointed auditor, Proctor Major & Co. The result of the election will be announced at the AusBiotech Annual General Meeting on Friday, 1 November 2013.
All queries regarding the voting process may be directed to Richard Alderson, company secretary, AusBiotech on (03) 9828 1400 or election@ausbiotech.org.
For members seeking their membership number, please contact Tanya Daw, member services manager, on tdaw@ausbiotech.org or (03) 9828 1431.
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