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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 5, 2008 - 5 Board conducts open ballot to elect new chair Continued from page 1 Legal advice given to the board suggested that the secret ballots, which were counted privately without a vote count announced, contravened the provincial legislation. However, with only one nomination for each position on Wednesday night, there turned out to be no need for trustees to make a public declaration of support for any candidate. Burlington trustee Peggy Russell attempted to make a contest for the position of vice-chair by nominating Halton Hills trustee Gerry Ockenden, who declined the nomination. She then nominated Oakville trustee Philippa Ellis, who also declined to stand for election. Last year's election, conducted by secret ballot, saw two candidates vie for each position. Jones was nominated for chair by Oakville trustee Don Vrooman, who took the opportunity to read a poem by John Godfrey Saxe recounting the fable of the blind men exploring an elephant. He suggested that Jones would help trustees recognize that a variety of valid positions could be held on any issue. After taking the chair's seat Bruce Jones at the head of the board and placing a small elephant in front of him, Jones said, "It serves as a reminder to me to try and see everything from every perspective. "There have been three chairs of the board since I've been here and the three of them have left pretty big shoes to fill," he added. "I hope I can meet that challenge by consulting each of you as often as you'll let me." The job of the board chair is to manage meetings by ensuring agendas are followed, and to make rulings, when necessary, on the protocols to be followed by the board in making decisions. Danielli was nominated for vice-chair by outgoing chair and Halton Hills trustee Gillian Tuck Kutarna, who suggested her work in dealing with a difficult accommodation process in Milton demonstrated good leadership skills. The vice-chair assists the board chair and assumes the role when the chair is not present, has a conflict of interest or wishes to speak on a matter at a public board meeting. Elections for the positions are held annually during the board's organizational meeting at the start of each December. KENNEDY FORD OAKVILLE'S ORIGINAL DEALER Super Sonic Sleigh Specials 2008 FORD EDGE SEL ONLY 6 LEFT · Stk. #EG5508 · MSRP $35,739 2008 FORD ESCAPE LTD. $117/WEEK / $ 24,995 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE 2008 EDGE LTD. · Stk. #EG5585 2008 EDGE AWD SEL $ 31,995 $149 $26,311 $123 WEEK WEEK · Stk. #EG5930 0% PURCHASE FINANCING 60 MONTHS ONLY 1 LEFT · · · · · Charcoal leather Trailer tow V6 automatic 4-wheel drive Stk. #EC5740 $117/WEEK / $ 24,986 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE SUPER SAVINGS PRICE SUPER SAVINGS PRICE 2008 FORD TAURUS X ONLY 1 LEFT · Stk. #EG6134 2008 EDGE SEL SUPER SAVINGS PRICE 2008 EDGE LTD AWD $ 25,749 $119 $33,628 $157 WEEK WEEK · Stk. #EG6168 · · · · · V6 automatic 7 passenger reverse sensing Safety package Stk. #TA5443 $112/WEEK / SUPER SAVINGS PRICE $ 23,995 · Stk. #EG6222 2008 EDGE LTD AWD $31,213 $146 WEEK SUPER SAVINGS PRICE SUPER SAVINGS PRICE $ 2008 FORD F150 ONLY 2 LEFT · · · · · Trailer tow Sliding rear window Limited slip Privacy glass Stk. #F5571 IN REBATES 15,000 2008 MUSTANG GT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL ONLY 1 LEFT · · · · · · Interior Upgrade 18" Chrome Wheels Leather Heated Seats Sirius Radio · Ambient Lighting Stk. #MU5666 MSRP $38,794 $69/WEEK / $117/WEEK / $ 14,995 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE WE MAKE YOUR FIRST $ 24,995 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE 2009 MUSTANG SHELBY GT 500 CONVERTIBLES & COUPES AVAILABLE · · · · · · 500hp super charged 5.4L V8 6-speed manual HID lamps Own a legend Stk. #MU6196 MSRP $56,199 $ 47,599 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE TWO PAYMENTS 2008 CHIP FOOSE F150 ONLY 1 LEFT · · · · · · 450 hp super charged 5.4L V8 Sport package Leather Stk. #F6150 MSRP $58,097 $ 36,701 SUPER SAVINGS PRICE $2600 SPECIAL A/Z PLAN OFFER QEW OAKVILLE 905.845.1646 DORVAL VAL QEW @ DORVAL ALL PRICES HAVE REBATES ARE ASSIGNED TO THE DEALER AND REFLECTED IN THE PRICING. ALL PRICES PLUS FREIGHT (EDGE 1250, SHELBY 1300, FOOSE 1300), STK # EG5508, EG5585, F5571, MU5666, TA5443, EC5740 ARE COMPANY DEMOS AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO FREIGHT OR AIR TAX. TAXES, FEES, AND DEALER ADMIN ARE IN ADDITION TO PRICES. PAYMENTS CALCULATED AT 7.99% OVER 60 MONTHS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN. 750 Grad $ WYECROFT Rebate www.kennedyford.ca