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As a BASC member, you can play your part in ensuring the Association benefits from the best possible governance by voting in this year’s Council elections. The March/April issue of Shooting and Conservation includes a ballot form, instructions on how to vote to elect your representative to BASC Council and a pre-paid envelope.
There are five candidates standing for two national seats.
Each candidate was invited to provide up to 500 words, addressing how their personal qualities and experience would benefit BASC Council and their aspirations as Council members. You can read them here. You can also request the statements be posted or emailed to you. To request an emailed or hard copy of the candidate statement, please email sandra.forkin@basc.org.uk or contact 01244 573 030.
You can vote for your candidate online at ballot.ukevote.uk/basc or by returning the freepost ballot form included within the March/April issue of Shooting and Conservation. All votes must be submitted by 10:30am on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Both members in a BASC joint membership category can vote. There is only one set of voting papers included in the March/April magazine for the primary member. Joint members will receive their set of ballot papers by direct mail.
The BASC AGM 2024 is due to be held at 10:30am on Saturday 18 May at BASC Head Office, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL.
Door will open at 9:30am for registration. Directions to Marford Mill can be obtained via the BASC website (basc.org.uk)
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