SEA-NL to elect new president

The Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (SEANL) is hosting its first general meeting to elect a new president and regional representatives on Feb. 25.

The search for a new president began earlier in January when former SEANL president Jason Sullivan resigned.

Sullivan first took a leave of absence from the company to run for the FFAW presidency, but later resigned as part of a legal challenge of the election process.

All SEA-NL members in good standing are eligible to nominate a candidate or to run for the position.

During the meeting at the Albatross Hotel in Gander, elections will be held for regional representatives in the fishing zones adjacent to the province.

Election zones include 2J off Labrador, 3K off the northeast coast, 3L off the east coast, 3Ps off the south coast and 4R/3PN off the west/southwest coasts.

Candidates are asked to declare their intention to run before the meeting.

Additionally, there will be sessions on electronic logbooks that DFO intends to make mandatory in 2024 and on the growth of seal herds.

Policy resolutions will also be debated and put to a vote during the event.

A more detailed agenda will be released before the meeting.