Murray Knight is coming to the end of his first two year term as the Trust’s Director on the Club’s Board of Directors and as such we are inviting applications from anyone interested in that position.
The Election Process
Anyone wishing to apply for election must have been a member of the Dale Trust for the 2022-23 season and at least one previous season. They will need to be proposed and seconded by current members of the Dale Trust.
All candidates will need to submit in 500 words or less why they consider themselves to be the most suitable candidate. This will be shared with all Trust members at the start of the election process.
We will email all members on 1st June with details of those putting themselves forward for election, along with their pitch. As part of that process, we will be asking members if they would like the Trust to continue to have a representative on the Club’s Board of Directors. Voting will be open to all 2022-23 Adult and Exile members until the closing date of 30th June.
The result will be announced early in July to allow a starting date of 1st August. For verification purposes, the results from the election will be shared with the FSA.
In the event of only one candidate putting themselves forward, then that candidate will be automatically elected as Trust Director.
Trust Director Role
* The winning candidate will be required to attend the Trust’s Monthly Board meetings, and others requiring Board Directors’ attendance, and to provide feedback to the Trust Board.
* There will be a requirement to reply to emails from Trust members and to contribute towards each month’s Newsletter.
* There will also be a requirement to be involved, as with all the Football Club’s Directors, in matters affecting the Club’s operational matters.
* The elected Trust Director will sit for a two year period from August 1st 2023 to August 31st 2025. The extra month is to allow for any handover requirements.
* There will be a requirement to pass the OADT that all Board members are required to pass. Information on the OADT can be found at https://www.efl.com/…/appendix-3-owners-and-directors…/
* Also, as with all Directors, there is the requirement to pass the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) enhanced test, relating to safeguarding.
* Any elected Trust Director can sit for a maximum of two terms on the Club’s Board of Directors
If you are interested in stepping up, please email the Trust by 25th May with your nomination, with your case for suitability for the role. Details of the election will be contained within the June newsletter.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Trust at info@daletrust.co.uk