The PRCA Public Affairs Board has elected a new Chair for its Executive Committee. This follows an election period during which members of the PRCA Public Affairs Board were invited to cast their votes for their preferred candidate. The voting period concluded on Thursday, 2nd July.
Liam Herbert is the Chief Executive Officer of Chelgate and was the Vice-Chair of the PRCA Public Affairs Board Executive Committee.
Candidates participated in a virtual hustings event during which they shared their vision and reasons for wishing to stand as Chair. The event was chaired by Gavin Ellwood MPRCA, Founder and Director, Ellwood Atfield.
The Chair will take up the position at the same time as the newly elected Executive Committee, being Chair-Designate until that time.
As Chair, Liam will act as the spokesperson for the PRCA Public Affairs Board in the media on public affairs and lobbying issues. The Chair will also ensure the PRCA Public Affairs Board Code of Conduct is adhered to, promoting the highest ethical standards.
Liam takes over from Emma Petela MPRCA and George McGregor MPRCA, previous Co-chairs of the PRCA Public Affairs Board.
The PRCA Public Affairs Board is the voice of the public affairs and lobbying industry. It is the unified body for the industry, ensuring transparency through a public affairs register; enforcing high standards through a unified Public Affairs Code; and promoting a wider understanding of public affairs and the contribution it makes to public life.
Members will be now be invited to nominate themselves for the Executive Committee.