Re-Run Election FAQs

The nomination period is now open for the Supporters’ Trust election. This follows the Trust’s decision to re-run the election after a routine review identified an error in the transfer of data.

Please find below further information about the election:

How does the re-running of the election affect the Club Board?

The Club Board is unaffected by the re-run election process. Nick Hawker remains as Chair.

We want to reassure supporters that the business and management of the football club will continue as normal. An interim Trust Board chair has been elected and the process will not delay or affect any club decisions or business.

Who is on the Trust Board?

The Trust Board currently consists of the following Trustees:

• Clive Harrison (acting chair until Jan 22, 2024)

• Will Barrett

• Julen Beer Ayo

• Steven Chown

• Mark Cordell (co-opted until Jan 22, 2024)

• Nick Edwards

• Peter Ferlie

• Richard Knight

• Jamie Pelmear

At least five candidates need to stand to trigger an election. Following this the four elected Trustees will join those listed above and Mark Cordell will stand down.

The next scheduled Trust Board meeting is January 22, 2024 – With part A open to members from 7:45pm. Please register your intention to attend with the Trust Secretary trust.secretary@ecfcst.org.uk

What format will the hustings take?

The hustings will take place in the Grecian Centre at St James Park at 10.30am on Saturday, January 6, before the Carlisle United fixture and will feature pre-submitted questions, as well as questions from members in attendance. The hustings will also be streamed live.

Questions should pertain to the role of an ECFCST Trustee and sent to the Trust Secretary, trust.secretary@ecfcst.org.uk, by January 4 at noon. Voting will commence following the hustings.

How do I stand for election?

Participation in the 2023 re-run Trust Board Election is limited to current Exeter City Supporters’ Trust Members.

The cut-off date for membership for the re-run Trust Board Election was midnight on the 9th of December 2023.

Participation includes the following activities:

• Proposing a Trust member for election for the re-run 2023 Trust Board Election.

• Standing for election in the re-run 2023 Trust Board Election.

• Voting in the re-run 2023 Trust Board Election.

Individual members can propose multiple candidates for election up to the number of vacancies which this year is four.

How many Trust members are eligible to vote?

• 4,155 members 16 years of age and above with a registered email address.

• 124 members 16 years of age and above with no email address registered who will receive a postal ballot.

• 38 Corporate members who are eligible for one vote each.

Why haven’t I received my Trust email about the election?

There are a number of reasons you might not have received your email. Please first check your junk/spam folder. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, please contact the Trust Secretary, trust.secretary@ecfcst.org.uk at your earliest opportunity.

How can I find out more about standing for election?

You can download the Trustee Election Pack - Re-Run 2023, which contains details on how to stand for election.

The Code of Conduct for Trustees, nomination instructions and the election rules is available here: https://www.mi-nomination.com/exetercityfcst/resources/RR%20Election%20Pack%20Final.pdf

Who are the members of the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust Election Review Group?

The group consists of four Trustees who were not involved in the organisation or running of the 2023 Trustee election, plus the independent Returning Officer.

The Trust also invited the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) to join the review group to provide further independent representation and in the interests of transparency, which the FSA has done.

The FSA is the national, democratic, representative body for football supporters in England and Wales. Further information on the FSA can be found here: https://thefsa.org.uk/about/

Please note these FAQs may be added to over time.