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[Inside Out Statement] Mrs. Cumbers tried to stand for re-election but they refused to allow her to stand. [Town Estate Response] 
The Scheme of Arrangement requires only that trustees are elected at the Annual Town Meeting. The manner in which elections are conducted at the meeting is for the trustees to determine. The protocol for persons seeking election as a trustee is thus. Persons seeking election as a trustee of the Town Estate declare their intention 42 days prior to the Annual Town Meeting - this is supported by the Charity Commission. Those seeking election as a trustee, collect a nomination pack and submit their intention the stipulated 42 days prior to the Annual Town Meeting. In 2008, Mrs Cumbers followed the protocol by submitting nomination forms and was elected to the position of Junior Townwarden. Mrs Cumbers voted in favour of this process and was present at the meeting in December 2008 when the Charity Commission said it supported the declaration of intention, prior to the Annual Town Meeting. Mrs Cumbers collected the nomination pack and she had every opportunity to declare her intent to stand for re-election in 2009 having collected the nomination pack in good time to give 42 days notice.
Response to BBC Inside Out - "Melton's Town Estate Uncovered" | Melton Mowbray Town Estate
Town Estate Response