Murray Irrigation AGM – All Resolutions Carried

29 November 2024

Murray Irrigation hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Deniliquin RSL Club on Wednesday 27 November.

All six resolutions which were put to the vote during the proceedings were carried.

Murray Irrigation Chair Phil Snowden said it was a successful event and a pleasing turnout.       
 
“More than 120 attendees participated in the meeting, with just under half of those attending online,” Mr Snowden said.

“I congratulate the five directors on their appointments and extend my thanks and appreciation to shareholders for participating in the AGM process.

“I would also like to thank the Independent Selection Committee that was put in place earlier this year to provide recommendations to the Board to fill casual member director vacancies.

 
“This rigorous selection process culminated in the appointment of Geoff McLeod, Gabrielle Coupland, Leanne Small and Noel Graham AM, which shareholders have supported with their votes, and has ultimately led to the diverse skills and experience we have on the Murray Irrigation Board today.
 
“I’m pleased that all the resolutions were carried and that the Board now has the confidence, with shareholder support, to continue to work towards the company’s strategic plan and deliver for our farmers, the community and the environment.”

After the formal proceedings, Murray Irrigation CEO Ron McCalman presented a comprehensive summary of the business operations over the past twelve months providing detail on financial performance including cost management, operational performance, innovation, advocacy and plans for the future.

On conclusion of the AGM, the Murray Irrigation Board held its final Board meeting for the year, with the first item on the agenda being the appointment of Chair, Deputy Chair and Committee Chairs.

Phil Snowden has been reappointed as Chair for another term, with Geoff McLeod being appointed as Deputy Chair and Gabrielle Coupland being appointed as National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) delegate.

“I congratulate Directors Geoff McLeod and Gabrielle Coupland on their new appointments,” Mr Snowden said.

“The Board would also like to thank Lachlan Marshall for his service as Deputy Chair for the past 2.5 years. Lachlan chose not to seek an additional term as Deputy Chair.”

The Board resolved that all Committee chairs would remain unchanged with Trisha Gorman Chairing the Remunerations and Nominations Committee (REMCO), Robert Burbury Charing Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMCO), and Geoff McLeod Charing Water Policy and Management Committee (WPMC).

“The above committees are an important element of Murray Irrigation’s governance structure, ensuring that key initiatives and processes have been discussed and are understood at a committee level prior to coming to the Board for discussion and approval,” Mr Snowden said.

“I congratulate these Directors on their re-appointments as committee Chairs and am confident their skill sets will continue to bring value to the committees and in turn, the Board.”

The official breakdown of Murray Irrigation’s AGM results can be found on the company website.