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Nominating Committee Report

for the period May 2018 - April 2019

1. Introduction
The Nominating Committee of Eastern Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited for the term May 2018-April
2019 comprised the following persons:

Committee Member Position on Committee

Director Marlon Phillips Chairperson
Director Wayne Estrada Member
Mr. Gary Cross Member
Mr. Christopher Power Member
Ms. Helen Bernard Member

Director Wendy Williams served as Chairman of the Committee from the start of the term until her resignation on
25 March, 2019. Subsequently, Director Marlon Phillips was appointed Chairman with effect from 28th March,
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2019. Additionally, Director Wayne Estrada replaced Director Wendy Williams effective 28 March, 2019.

2. Committee’s Mandate
In keeping with its mandate as outlined in section 24 of the Bye- Laws, the Committee focused on the gaps which
exist in the present Board of Directors, Credit and Supervisory Committees and the skill sets needed in closing the
gaps to realize the vision of the Society. As a consequence, the Committee created a list of competencies to guide
the selection of persons willing to serve. It also embarked on training in an effort to present suitable candidates
for service.

3. Training Iniative
Credit Union Organisation and Management Programme
The Committee conducted its 9 Credit Union Organization and Management Programme during the period
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15 September to 13 October, 2018. The Programme provided training in ten (10) modules and attracted fifty
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(50) participants comprising employees and members of Eastern Credit Union as well as employees of other
Credit Unions. The Credit Union Management and Organisation Programme in addition to providing training for
prospective nominees, provides the benefit of entry into the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies
Diploma, Associate Degree and Degree Programmes.

It is proposed to pursue this training initiative and to mount a Part II or Advanced Programme for those persons
who successfully completed the Introductory Sessions.

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