The Welsh Rugby Union is to call an extraordinary general meeting after former chief executive David Moffett claimed enough support from member clubs.
Ex-WRU chief Moffett is seeking election to the governing body, and 43 clubs, including the four professional regions, have apparently made valid applications for the meeting.
A no confidence vote at an EGM could force out elected members, giving Moffett the chance to return in a different role.
“The WRU welcomes the opportunity to address the issues raised by the clubs through an open and well informed debate,” a WRU statement said.
“The proposed league restructure appears to be the primary issue in the nomination letters. The WRU is determined to provide all the information the 43 member clubs require within the EGM forum.
“Under the constitution of the WRU the governing body will give member clubs notice of an EGM within 21 days ensuring that date gives clubs a reasonable time to brief delegates to attend on their behalf.
“The meeting itself will take place no later than 28 days after the clubs are informed of the date and venue.”
Moffett, WRU chief executive between 2002 and 2005 and a former head of Regional Rugby Wales, was responsible for the move to regional rugby.
He has been critical of how the union is run
he was going to return to Wales and bid for a seat on the WRU board.
In March he presented a
which proposed more money for grassroots rugby, a better relationship with the regions and to renegotiate the WRU’s debt.
The WRU has previously pointed to the success of the national side, and its financial record.
And in April, the
Welsh Rugby Union announced a multi-million pound boost
in investment into both the community and professional game in Wales, with WRU chief Roger Lewis saying: “Our stated priorities are the wellbeing of elite and community rugby.”
Meanwhile, Moffett said an EGM would not be an attempt to get approval for his manifesto.
“If the changes contemplated in the EGM are carried, the clubs will be fully consulted and have the final vote on any proposals put forward by a new board on any aspect of the governance and management of the WRU,” Moffett added.
Article source: http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/14/i-converted-to-beauty-queen-rugby-player-forced-out-by-injury-hopes-to-become-miss-world-4728213/
WRU challenger David Moffett forces extraordinary meeting
No comments:
Post a Comment