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George Tatham (left) and Andrew Morrison.
Beef + Lamb NZ is seeking nominations for two farmer director positions and a role on the organisation’s independent board remuneration committee.
In line with the Beef + Lamb constitution, two electoral district directors will retire by rotation at next year’s annual meeting and they are Andrew Morrison (Southern South Island) and George Tatham (Eastern North Island).
Both Morrison and Tatham have advised they will be seeking re-election in 2017.
Beef + Lamb NZ is also seeking nominations for one vacancy on the B+LNZ independent board remuneration committee.
Nominations must be received by Friday, December 16, 2016.
Enquiries can be directed to electionz.com who is conducting the election and voting for B+L.
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