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The JC letters page, 4th May

Paul Edlin, Adrian Cohen, Herbert Goldberg, Russell Waterman, Gordon Kay , Jeffrey Levy, Dr David Fligg and Herzl E Hamburger share their views with JC readers

May 4, 2017 14:25
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Board-ering on farce

We refer to the recent reports in the JC (April 27) on the upcoming elections at the Board of Deputies. We are deputies and a former honorary officer of the Board and are greatly concerned by this matter. 

While what has occurred may appear almost farcical, there is at least perceived damage to the previously impeccable record of transparency and democratic accountability of the Board in relation to its election processes. Going forward, we want to ensure that the nomination and election processes are seen to be unquestionably and transparently carried out fairly and correctly and in accordance with the constitution of the Board.

We call for:

1. The current chairman of the constitution committee to resign immediately — failing that, to recuse himself from further involvement in the current election pending his retirement at the end of the current triennial.