At the Special General Meeting held on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at the Head Office of the National Horseracing Authority, the three resolutions were voted upon as follows:
| Special Resolution Number 1:
Proposed by members as co-ordinated by SANTA that the NHA Constitution be amended to change the appointment process and composition of the NATIONAL BOARD to one that predominantly consists of representatives of industry stakeholders. |
Not Passed
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| Special Resolution Number 2:
Proposed by members as co-ordinated by SANTA that the NHA Constitution be amended to remove various references to the RACING CONTROL EXECUTIVE. |
Not Passed
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Special Resolution Number 3:A proposal by the National Board that the NHA Constitution be amended regarding the composition and functions of the Nominations Committee and to give flexibility regarding the appointment of a second executive director. |
Passed
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The changes to the Constitution will be with immediate effect.
In terms of Clause 14.3.1 of the amended Constitution, the two National Board Directors who will serve on the Nominations Committee will be Mr Rikesh Sewgoolam (Member) and Mr N Nalliah (Independent).
The process as per resolution 3 in terms of Clauses 14.3.2, 14.3.3 and 14.3.4 of the amended Constitution will commence on 24 November 2021 and shall be finalised by 15 December 2021.
- Media release by NHA Chairperson Susan Rowett on Tuesday 23 November 2021
