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At the recent meeting to elect new members to the TRA, only one person put forward to fill the vacant position of Secretary. This person was prevented by the current committee to stand for the position for reasons which have been withheld. Residents present were therefore unable to vote, and the position remains unfilled. Positions for Chair, DMC post and Safer Neighborhood post also remain unfilled as nobody present came forward to stand. |
It would seem that although the current committee is standing down, they still want to prevent any “new blood” from joining the association. They appear to be deliberately removing the right of residents on the estate to exercise their democratic right to vote for members of their own choice.
SUMMARY OF THE TRA ELECTIONS
CHAIR - VACANT but Susan Gorrie will be Interim Chair for 3 months
SECRETARY - VACANT
DMC Meeting Post - VACANT
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD Post - VACANT
TREASURER - An absent resident was elected
Comments
The Camden federation on the document labelled "080624 RUNNING A TENANTS ASSOCIATION 2.doc" mentions the following:
The important thing (about the elections) is to keep it fair and open, so that everyone has an opportunity to be elected and everyone can vote.
Find the document at: http://camdenfed.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/080624-RUNNING-A-TENA...
I have also find the following document on the Camden Council's website which states:
"It is important that everyone on your estate feels able to join your group. Estates are made up of many different people, with different lifestyles, backgrounds and expectations. If your group wants to be the official voice of the estate, it should try and make sure it represents the views and needs of the community. Your group should try to encourage everyone to get involved."
Read more at:
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/cms-service/download/asset?asset_id=2600243