As communicated at this evening's online Special General Meeting (SGM), the Returning Officer from election service provider Mi-Voice has confirmed the following nine nominees will form the inaugural FSSB board (in alphabetical order):

• Darren Bernstein
• Mike Goodier
• Michael Howarth
• Marcel De Matas
• Jon Newby
• Ian Pearson
• Rod Peters
• John Woodhead
• Phil Young

By the closing time and date of the nomination period, 28 nominations had been received for the nine Board positions, and the election was contested over a 21-day period (Thursday 28th September to Wednesday 18th October).

There were 2,410 eligible voters on the membership database at the time the election began. This database list was verified and signed off by the Interim Board in the period proceeding the election. Ballot papers were issued digitally and vote returns processed online by Mi-Voice throughout.

From the eligible voters, 1,508 ballots were returned during the voting period which was a 62.6% turnout.

The votes cast provided the following vote share results (in vote total order):

We wish to thank all nominees for being part of a contest election process and congratulate the chosen board members on their selection. Having an engaged membership in place gives encouragement towards future growth of the society and club respectively.

The Election Committee are happy to confirm that the election policy and rules were followed in conducting this election and were fit for purpose.