By now all citrus farmers should have received a copy of the voting pack that is due in by 4pm on the 28th of November 2014. In this pack you would have received 7 items:
- Citrus Australia Proposal Cover Letter
- Citrus Poll 2014 10 reasons to vote sheet
- National Citrus Grower Levy 2104 Ballot Voting Rules
- Citrus Australia / BoardRoom Voting Instructions and Ballot Paper
- Yellow Declaration Slip
- Ballot Paper Envelope
- Reply Paid Boardroom Pty Limited Envelope
Image of voting package attached here
Voting in this poll is extremely important as it is voluntary therefore only the votes submitted will be the votes that are counted. non-voters or incorrect votes WILL NOT be counted at all.
The proposed levy increase will look to increase the Research and Development Levy by $1.23 to $3.20 per tonne as well as the Plant Health Australia levy by $0.27 to $0.30 per tonne. Please visit http://citruspoll2014.com and DAFF for more information on the levies.
Please consider all the information in the voting pack. Like all votes, this is your decision to make.Please review Item 3, National Citrus Grower Levy 2104 Ballot Voting Rules. This article is written as a guide and is not to be taken as a substitute for the Voting Rules. GDCG Inc are not liable for any damage that may arise from this document.
Internet voting is the preferred method as it is simple and quick, please follow the instructions on the front of Item 4, Citrus Australia / BoardRoom Voting Instructions and Ballot Paper
Postal voting in this poll is unusually difficult compared to typical poll’s and requires very strict following of instructions. Most important is to follow the instructions on the Yellow Declaration Slip which is used to give additional votes to every 20 Hectares under the addressee’s direction. For example, if you have 100 Hectares of Citrus, this Declaration Slip entitles you to a further 5 votes. Please consider the information listed under Item 3, for more information.
Postal Vote Procedure
Step 1
Please turn to page 3 of Item 4, Citrus Australia / BoardRoom Voting Instructions and Ballot Paper and place a tick or cross in the appropriate boxes marked for each question.
Step 2
Find Item 6, Ballot Paper Envelope and write down the UNIQUE IDENTIFIER listed on Item 4, Citrus Australia / BoardRoom Voting Instructions and Ballot Paper in the Member number space and print and sign your name. Slip Item 4, Citrus Australia / BoardRoom Voting Instructions and Ballot Paper into the Item 6, Ballot Paper Envelope and seal.
Step 3
Find Item 5, Yellow Declaration Slip and sign Section 1. IMPORTANT: Section 2 MUST be completed in the presence of a Qualified Witness. Please look at the back of the yellow sheet and find a suitable witness that can fill in your declaration.
Step 4
Fold Item 5, Yellow Declaration Slip and insert into the Item 7 Reply Paid Boardroom Pty Limited Envelope along with Item 6, Ballet Paper Envelope.
Step 5
Post the envelope and please do not leave until the last day to send as it may not be received on time.
Thank you for taking your time to read through the this guide, I hope you also take the opportunity to fill in an application form for the Griffith and District Citrus Growers Association its free and will help us continue to support the citrus farmers in our area.