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Director Elections for Western Australia and Queensland In 2018 an election will be held for Directors in both the Western Australia and also the Queensland zones. As a Member, your participation in the election process – as a voter or a candidate – is one of the most important contributions you can make to your Capricorn. Capricorn will soon call for candidates in the 2018 Director Election for both the Western Australia and also the Queensland zones. Capricorn is ultimately controlled by its Directors. They set the strategic direction for Capricorn and also the framework in which the Group CEO and the Executive team work. Directors are responsible to the Members for the performance of Capricorn and must always act in the best interests of Capricorn. Being a Director is a demanding and challenging role. It carries with it a great deal of ethical and legal responsibility. Seeking to become a Director of Capricorn, however, is one of the most important contributions you can make to Capricorn. To be eligible as a candidate in either of the respective 2018 Director Elections you need to satisfy all of the following criteria:- • Be a Member in either the WA or the QLD zones. • Hold 2,000 or more shares in Capricorn. • Be involved in a trading automotive or allied business in either the WA or the QLD zones. • Demonstrate a high level of commitment to Capricorn based on purchases using your Capricorn account. 8 CAPRICORN IGNITION APRIL 2018 • Be of good standing; both within Capricorn and the wider community. • Not be a wholesale supplier to any automotive or allied business. • Not have any actual or potential conflict of interest that will create a material risk to the Board or your capacity to properly perform your duties. To provide more information to those Members who are considering standing as a candidate in the 2018 Director Elections, Capricorn will provide a Candidate Information Pack. The Candidate Information Pack will contain details about what is involved in being a Capricorn Director and the process for the 2018 Director Elections. All Members in both the WA and the QLD zones will also receive shortly, a letter about the election process and informing them of the release of the Candidate Information Pack. If you are considering standing as a candidate in the 2018 Director Election, then you are strongly encouraged to request a copy of this Candidate Information Pack now by contacting Ms. Sarah Chamberlain, on +618 6250 9591 or emailing: [email protected].