The following traders have advised us that they are nominees in the
upcoming elections for the Trader's Advisory Committee. There are two positions
for General Merchandise PE (Pre-existing License) representatives. Only
General Merchandise PE Traders can vote in this category. Postal votes are
expected to be sent to all eligible traders this week.
We have listed the nominees alphabetically which may be nothing like the order shown on your ballot paper. Make sure you read the voting instructions carefully. This is a great opportunity to select who you want to represent you as we move forward with the Future Vision for the QVM.
Ivano Guseli – Ivano has been
trading at QVM as a caricaturist for around 13 years. He has been active in
trader matters including Trader Focus Groups and more recently in the Trader/Board/MCC
meetings examining a future vision for QVM.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader
representative? A. “Effective representation, honesty, and transparency”.
John Magno – John has been at
the market since he was 7 years old and has served as a trader for around 35
years. John has been active in trader/management discussions over a number of
years and is currently a Trader Representative on the Trader’s Advisory
Committee.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “Do the best we can for every stallholder in the market.”
Michael Presser – Michael has been trading
at the market for 34 years and has been active as a Trader Representative on
the Trader’s Advisory Committee for the last 15 years.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader
representative? A. “To represent traders honestly, avoid disadvantaging any
trader, and to help preserve the market in its entirety.”
Glenn Rayner – Glen has been a
trader for 34 years and has been actively involved as a Trader Representative
in the past.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader
representative? A. “To ensure trader’s rights are not compromised and that
rents are sustainable.”
Greg Smith – Greg has been a trader
at the market for approximately 33 years. He has been active in trader matters
including Trader Focus Groups and more recently in the Trader/Board/MCC meetings
examining a future vision for QVM.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader
representative? A. “To work for all traders in ensuring the QVM is a profitable
and enjoyable place to work.”