It is with great pride that The Cumberland Throw announces that the petition calling for an EGM was today accepted by Bevan Paul on behalf of the Parramatta Leagues Club. This means that Merit Selection for the Parramatta Board moves a step closer to reality.
It is important to remember that this is only the first step in finding the right people to take up positions on the PLC Board. With an EGM now needing to be called within 21 days, it will be vital for those supporting merit selection to be present to vote on the night. It will also ensure that any “ticket” based groups do not use this as an opportunity to stage a coup.
As members, we cant wait for the 24th August which is the last date the board can hold the General Meeting.
The petition has involved incredible dedication from Chris Losco and fellow PLC members. The Cumberland Throw would like to thank everyone who has signed the petition in addition to those who have helped to put the proposal together. You will be able to read more about this in the Daily Telegraph and The SMH over coming days. Chris is likely to also be heard on Triple M NRL over the weekend although this is being finalised this evening.
Eels forever
Sixties
I was disappointed but not surprised to read the club wiggled out of the EGM motions.
It seemed serendipitous that the government is stepping in and implementing what is effectively what Chris was trying to achieve without the need to go through the frigermaroll that an EGM would have been anyway.
I think some congratulations are in order.
The board and popular votes are dead, long live the board (whoever they may be)
This may yet be the most effective way for merit selection or independent appointments to be assured.