Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has developed an app to make it easier for potential candidates to gather eligible signatures so they can stand in this year's Director elections.
AWI's Chief Executive Officer Stuart McCullough is pleased the app which has been two years in development will be available from today for anyone wanting to stand.
"The app is even more important this year with lockdowns and travel exclusions making it tougher to gather signatures face to face.
Sadly given many of our industry's signature events including the Australian Sheep and Wool Show were cancelled this year the number of opportunities has been reduced compared to 2019.
The app which can be used on a smartphone or tablet will allow candidates to confirm the eligibility of shareholders and also know how many valid signatures they have gathered.
Shareholders will be sent text messages to confirm their participation by asking for their shareholder number.
If they don't know their shareholder number then they can enter their address details and mobile number.
The system will check if they are a valid shareholder and text them a confirmation message.
At the end of the day this app will make it easier for potential candidates to get more than 99 eligible signatures to stand for election."
Last day for lodgment of completed nominations by director candidates is September 20. Close time is 5.00pm AEST time.
