Political Relations Committee – Vice Chair

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Thursday, 30 April 2015 16:25
Written by Don Beattie

Following the appointment of Thilo Kootz as Chairman of the IARU Region 1 EMC Committee, the Executive Committee has considered the future leadership of the Region 1 Political Relations Committee (PRC), of which Thilo Kootz is currently also the Chairman.

The EC has determined that until the next Conference, leadership of the PRC should be driven primarily by the Vice-Chair, to allow Thilo to focus on EMC matters, although Thilo would remain as Chairman to provide the necessary guidance. Jacques Verleijen, the current Vice Chair has agreed that he cannot provide the enhanced focus for the PRC whilst at the same time chairing another major committee, the VHF/UHF/Microwave Committee (C5), so has agreed to stand aside as PRC Vice-Chair, to allow a new appointment to be made. Jacques remains a member of the PRC.

I am now pleased to announce that Séamus McCague EI8BP, who is already active in the PRC, is appointed as Vice-Chair of the PRC with immediate effect. Séamus recently retired from the role of IRTS President and this and his past experience in professional life will fit him well for the PRC role.

We wish Séamus well in his new challenge.

Don Beattie, G3BJ

President IARU Region 1