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Core Group
ODEF is governed by a Core Group of nine local people drawn from the ODEF membership, who all contribute their time voluntarily. Eight are elected at the Annual General Meeting, and one person is nominated to represent the District Council each year. The members represent a cross-section of the community and contribute their specialist knowledge to the organisation.
This year the members who comprise the Core Group are:
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VICE-CHAIR |
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Ben Wells |
Richard Kirton (replacement awaited due to retirement) |
Christine Ford |
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Ben was the previous Mayor of Ollerton and Boughton. He is also Chair of the Sherwood Energy Village, which is on the former colliery site, and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. |
Richard has recently retired from the clergy and, as a consequence, from ODEF. We were sad to see him go, as he gave much of his valuable time to ODEF. We are awaiting a replacement for the Vice-Chair position. |
Christine represents Ollerton Village and is also the co-owner of a small business. |
Other elected members are: Paul Bradford, Andy Hollis, Kate Hiseman, Mike Lindley, Jean Munroe and Betty Walker.
The nominated representative from Newark and Sherwood District Council is Brian Smith, a local councillor and resident of Ollerton Village.
Staff
ODEF employs seven paid staff, some on a part-time basis. David Heathcote is the Development Manager. Their principal areas of responsibility are:
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Lynda Conroy |
Lara Mellor (Volunteer) |
ODEF also works with many people on a voluntary basis, who contribute to the success of the Action Teams and Forum events. If you would like to join ODEF and volunteer on our Action Teams, please contact us. |