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Rachier has cleared the air over the uncertainty regarding the club's next elections as is stipulated under the club's 2019 constitution.
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has provided clarity regarding the club's upcoming elections, scheduled to take place this year under the framework of the club's 2019 constitution, which was enacted by the Sports Registrar in July 2020.
The record FKF Premier League champions last held elections in 2020, and with the four-year term nearing its end, another election is anticipated this year.
There has been uncertainty regarding a couple of things, which Rachier made clear in a statement he made, flanked by secretary general Sam Ocholla and vice chairman Francis Wasuna.
Rachier addressed concerns surrounding the registration process for club membership, specifically the use of two different paybill numbers.
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"There have been two paybill numbers that have been given regarding registration of the membership, and that is a matter that has to be dealt with by the executive committee," Rachier explained.
He then clarified, "We will henceforth be using (Safaricom) paybill number 972900, whose proceeds will directly be channeled to the Bank of Africa Account number 01014080008."
He also addressed the status of the older paybill number, saying, "350100 lawfully belongs to the club since 2015 to enable us to raise funds when we did not have sponsors.
“ Those who have registered through that number will still be recognized as members of the club provided you have paid 1200 shillings which is the amount of renewal or registration as a member."
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Rachier went on to discuss the specific election procedures as outlined in the 2019 constitution.
"Article XI of the constitution of Gor Mahia 2019 provides that elections shall be held every four years with a reelection of one term only, which means you can only serve a maximum of eight years under this new constitution," he stated.
"This new one was adopted in order to comply with the Sports Act 2013 and it became effective when we filed it with the Sports Registrar on 7th July 2020."
This means that the officials who were elected under the 2020 constitution are now completing their first term and are eligible for reelection. It also means that Rachier, who has insistently been making it clear that he has no plans to contest for the chairmanship again, could yet throw his hat in the ring for another term in office constitutionally.
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Rachier also outlined the nomination process, emphasizing the importance of branch endorsements.
"To be nominated, you will have gained endorsement from at least 20 registered club branches, and all must be paid up, else they will not be eligible to propose candidates," he said.
Regarding the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election oversight, Rachier explained, "Under Article XVI of the constitution, the Annual General Meeting is the governing authority that makes policies and resolutions that govern the management of the club and should be held yearly, and convened by the secretary general, and only registered members are allowed to attend it."
He also addressed the process for establishing an electoral board, stating, "Article XVII provides for the establishment of an electoral board, and should be constituted by the board of trustees, which we haven’t set up, and therefore the executive council will propose an electoral board at an institution like the IEBC."
As the elections approach, Rachier assured members that all official communication regarding the elections will come directly from the club’s secretary general or chairman.
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