The WA Cricket Association is proud to confirm that Mr Brian Rakich will continue as President for another term.

Mr Rakich was returned as President when nominations for the association's most prestigious positions closed last Monday.

Recently appointed new Chairman of State Selectors Mr Wayne Hill, has joined the Executive Committee.

Mr Rakich and Mr Hill's appointments were declared when The Honorary Returning Officer Mr Trevor Hart, Partner of KPMG, lodged his Returning Officer's Certificate.

Nominations closed at noon last Monday, July 22, 2002.

The Certificate declares that valid nominations were received and listed below. There being no more valid nominations than vacancies, Mr Hart will certify the following elected, to WACA Members present at the 2002 Annual General Meeting of the Association on Friday September 20, 2002.

President	Mr (Brian) P.B. Rakich	2002-2003
Vice Presidents{2}	Mr (Bill) W. M. Bryant	2002-2004
	Mr (Frank) F. D. O'Driscoll	2002-2004
Members Representatives {3}	Mr (Rob) R.G. Paulsen	2002-2004
	Mr (Paul) P.A. Sullivan	2002-2004
	Mr (Wayne) W. Hill.

In acknowledging the Honorary Returning Officer's advice, Mr Rakich noted that Mr Ron Bowe did not seek re-election as a Members Representative.

Mr Rakich paid tribute to Mr Bowe's service on the WACA Executive.

Mr Bowe's administration record followed a successful cricket career as an opening batsman. The highlight of Bowe's playing career was scoring 86 for a winning Western Australian team against Victoria at the MCG in March 1968 in what proved to be the equivalent of the modern day Sheffield Shield Final.

Mr Bowe has indicated his desire to continue to assist the WACA in an honorary capacity in cricket development issues. Mr Rakich said indicated Mr Bowe's vast experience will prove invaluable in an exciting new era for WA cricket and administration.

As the new Executive member, Mr Hill is also a former State representative as a wicket-keeper. He was appointed Chairman of the State Selection panel last April, after seven years as a selector. He is also a member of the Interstate and International Cricket Committee of the WACA.

© 2002 Western Australian Cricket Association

This report does not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Cricket Board.