Otago Cricket's newly elected Board has met for the first time.

Changes to Otago Cricket's constitution last year signalled a change in the Board's composition. Where previously the four independent members were joined by four elected members from the Districts, the new board comprises eight independent directors.

The constitution also states it is desirable for at least two directors to reside outside Dunedin.

The four new members are: Murray Hughes (managing director, Aotea Electric), John Petre (Queenstown businessman), John Ward (Invercargill company director) and Bevan Rickerby (Dunedin businessman).

They join: Stuart Heal, board chairman (chief executive, CRT), Nevill Henderson (regional manager, Tullochs Transport), Peter Dobbs (chief executive, Otago Trust) and Jazz Hewitson (general manager, New Zealand Deer Farms).

The changes the Otago Cricket's constitution was recommended by the previous Board and brings the association into line with New Zealand Cricket's strategic planning and direction.

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