What the fuck is going on? What reason can a fan be stopped from running for a position at a “fans run club” perhaps some bad publicity is needed so others can see what’s going on

I'm in Norway for the next week but will be emailing the secretary of the DTB on my return with my considered opinion of this disgraceful decision ...

And people think I'm mad for wanting the DT(andB) ditching

Not shocked that people might try this - I have been highly critical of people and decisions in the past so I wasn’t exactly expecting to be welcomed in with open arms. But to actually create/allow a rule that gives full veto to the ESG is surprising.

Not keen to echo Spit who was I think trying to be light hearted, but remember you need to be sure of facts, your opinions you are totally entitled to.

Shane - I'm not shocked at all.

I think that the "cliques" who are running the show do not want any potential newbies who may rock the boat. This situation is appears undemocratic. It seems to me that the people in places of power are now feeling under threat and have been far too comfortable for far too long.

Thank you Gazza. When it comes down to it the reason to block me, twice, from standing is simply that the wrong people don’t like the idea of me. Never met me. Interestingly the board members who have met me are the ones who are supportive of my right to stand (whether they would vote for me or not is irrelevant.) I offered to meet with Angus, Michele and Matthew as part of my letter of reconciliation. It was not even acknowledged.

nicander - lost your email, could you drop me one at afcw at foto dot co dot uk

Emailed Trust secretary asking why. Unfortunately don't use Discord.

Spot on Gazza, should be a sticky.

Nicander - a board member cannot be removed by the board, only suspended for a period not exceeding four months. And that requires a hearing and a vote. It must be shown that the board members’ conduct is detrimental to the society’s interests.

People asking as to why Shane has not been allowed to run for election are right to do so as it will help clear up any grey areas. Only Shane himself can of course answer this but if he’s not been given clear reason it will of course be hard to do that. Which itself throws shade even further. I know in the past there has been lots of shall we say “bad words” said and “poor judgment” made when discussing Trust matters with the board and its members. This at the time was dealt with (fairly or not) and was stressful for all concerned. IMO that is done and dusted. If Shane and any other person is a paid up member of the Trust, and is not contravening any rules currently they should be allowed to stand for election. No one should be told to be quiet, and no one should be put in that position, on the board or not.

Tell us yours Laurence :)

Terrible decision. And if the ultimatum to board members about stay silent or resign is true, that is also wrong. Each board member has their own mandate. A majority of the board could vote to remove a member, but they are under no obligation to resign, I believe.

JaW - I have my own issues about how this has been handled.

The last election rules I can find on the DT site are 2022 when Rule 10 was not about blocking candidates, so it has obviously been introduced since. Does anyone have links to later versions of the rules?

There are only a handful on Discord questioning this stuff. I know most on here hate ithe platform but without more people highlighting these concerns the debate is shut down by the usual suspects.

As i nominated along with others Shane B , I would like to know why my judgement in has capabilities to stand was so wrong! Would like to know what rule/rules he has infringed.

Shane

I think they must give a reason otherwise no-one really knows where they stand. What has Shaun done to justify this course of action. Not sure they can keep a vow of silence on this

Rein it in chaps or wup will be under threat 😂

I'm going to ask to join the ESG again as I think my experience might be of value. Anyone want to bet on my chances?

How does the ESG have that much power? None of them are elected. None of them are on the board? When I asked multiple DT board members about Rule 10 none of them had ever even heard of it. There’s nothing in any meeting minutes about a new rule. It has not been created according to the constitutional rules.

Thank you. Much appreciated