The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission is seeking nominations to fill three positions on its board of directors.
All registered wheat producers who have sold Saskatchewan-grown wheat and paid a wheat checkoff within the past two years are eligible to be nominated.
Nominations must be received by SWDC by Oct. 2, 2015, at 4 p.m.
If a vote is required, ballots will be mailed out to all Saskatchewan wheat producers in early November and results will be announced in December 2015.
“We encourage all wheat producers in Saskatchewan to take an active interest in this year’s election process,” said board chair Bill Gehl.
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“This is your industry and participating in these elections is one of the most effective ways for you to have a say in its future direction.”
The SWDC was created to promote the Saskatchewan wheat industry and manage wheat check-off dollars collected in the province.
Among other things, the commission develops and executes programs in the areas of research, market development, communications and advocacy.
Producer-elected directors will sit on the SWDC board for a four-year term.
Among other things, directors are required to attend meetings approximately eight times per year and participate in conference calls as required.
Directors may also be asked to represent SWDC at other meetings and events throughout the year.
For more information on eligibility and the nomination process, interested parties can visit www.saskwheatcommission.com/about-sask-wheat/elections/.
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