Member Notice – Nominations
Dear Members,
Pursuant to the rules of St. Raphael’s Garda Credit Union Limited (“the Credit Union”), the Credit Union is commencing the process of selecting suitable candidates for nomination to the Board of Directors (4 vacancies) and to the Board Oversight Committee (3 vacancies) at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) which will take place in December 2019.
All serving Directors and Oversight Committee members are
required by law to be re-elected by rotation every three years. In addition to
the serving Directors and Board Oversight Committee members seeking re-election
at this year’s AGM, all members of the Credit Union over 18 years are entitled
to apply. Candidates elected at the AGM will be elected for a period of up to
three years.
The role of Directors and Board Oversight Committee members are as set out in
the Credit Union Act 1997 (as amended). Under regulatory requirements, as set
out by the Central Bank, all candidates must meet minimum fitness and probity
standards. These standards apply to all Directors and Board Oversight
Committee Members. They can be accessed by clicking here.
Members applying for any of these positions should be aware that they are
voluntary and unpaid.
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please express your interest by return email to nomination.committee@straphaelscu.ie, quoting your membership number by close of business on Friday 27th September 2019. A detailed Nominations Pack will be sent to all interested parties for completion. If you have any queries our Risk & Compliance Team will be available to assist.
The closing date for the receipt of all fully completed Nomination Packs is Friday 11th October 2019 at 4.30 pm.
Nominations Committee
St. Raphael’s Garda Credit Union Limited
18th September 2019
