The annual reports both general and financial of the organisation was read and deliberated on for its adoption. There was also a review of 2 important documents of the organisation, being its strategic 4year plan and its constitution. A 5-member committee was set up to review thoroughly its constitution for presentation to the board and general assembly for adoption while the strategic plan was reviewed there at the meeting and successfully moved in favor for adoption.
Day 2 of the programme, purposely set aside for election of new leadership began with a roll call and introduction of delegates and nominees for various position on the board. There were self-nominations and third-party nominations. The elections were run by Mr. Michael Fummey of HPW successfully with 3 new board members voted for and 2 old nominated members revoted for. The new board elected with positions are;
Mrs Florence Blankson – President
Mr. Gbokobi – Vice president
Mr. Anthony Buah – Treasurer
Mr. Theophilus Kyamasi – Secretary
Mr Emmanuel Nana Kwame Addo – Organiser
These are all delegates from the certified Fairtrade organisations that form the network. We say a big congratulations to them all. May their tenure of Office yield great results for the Fairtrade Cause.