So that we can build on existing skills and experience but still offer opportunities for other people to be involved, the following changes are being proposed:
To hold the elections in the summer so there is a better chance of decent weather to hold election road shows in various locations within the area. Burngreave radio will also hit the airwaves to keep everybody informed of who is standing and when and where you can vote etc.
The 2005 elections would see five community representative board members extend their service by two years so they are up for re-election in 2007.
The other five members will be up for re-election this year, meaning there are five places up for election in 2005. Those elected will then be in service for four years so up for re-election in 2009.
The election process will continue to take place every two years but retain 50% of the community representative members for continuity. Members will all serve for four years.
No decision has yet been made as to which five of the current board members would be up for re-election in 2005 – options include voluntary redundancy, longest serving members or those with the lowest vote in the last election stepping down. These details will be finalised and the recommendations presented to the BNDfC board once your views as residents have been taken into consideration using the comments form in this section.