Director Elections
Take your passion for the automotive industry to the next level.
Capricorn Member Directors are elected by Members to help shape the future of the cooperative and influence the decisions that matter. Each year, eligible Members are invited to nominate, vote and have their say in who represents their zone at Board level.
As a Member‑owned cooperative, Capricorn’s success depends on strong leadership and diverse perspectives from across our membership.
About Director Elections
Director Elections give Capricorn Members the opportunity to help shape the future of the cooperative by electing Directors to the Board.
Member Directors play an important role in:
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Providing strategic oversight
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Representing the interests of Members
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Supporting Capricorn’s long‑term sustainability and success
Director Elections are held in selected zones each year, depending on which Member Director positions are due for election. Each year, only Members in the relevant zones are eligible to nominate and vote.
Nominations for the Queensland and Western Australia Director Elections have now closed.
All nominations are currently being assessed to confirm candidate eligibility.
Voting will open on the 1 September 2026.
Who can vote
- Eligible Capricorn Shareholders in the zones participating in the current Director Election. Each elected member director serves a four-year term, contributing to Capricorn’s strategy and long-term success on behalf of members.
How voting works
- Members vote securely via the Director Election platform accessed through myCAP.
- Each eligible Member can cast one vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is an eligible candidate?
To be eligible to stand, a candidate must at all times meet the following criteria:
· be a member in the QLD or WA zone;
· hold 2,000 or more shares in Capricorn;
· be of good standing, both within Capricorn and the wider community;
· be involved in a trading automotive or allied business in the zone that has, in the reasonable opinion of the Capricorn directors, consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to Capricorn through the purchases of goods and services from Capricorn or its preferred suppliers;
· not be a wholesale supplier to any automotive or any allied business; and
· not have any actual or potential conflict of interest that will create a material risk to the board or your capacity to properly perform your duties.
Candidates must also demonstrate behaviour consistent with Capricorn’s values, cooperative principles and the Board code of conduct.
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What supporting document needs to be provided?
a) details of at least two other Members in the relevant zone who support your nomination; (excluding current Capricorn Directors)
b) a CV in the format requested and photo (good quality digital or original)
c) your consent to a credit check to be carried out on you personally
d) your consent for Capricorn to commence background checks using its third-party provider, CV Check
e) your Australian Director ID number. If you don’t have a Director ID number, you can apply via the Australian Business Registry Service.
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How do you vote?
Members vote securely via the Director Election platform accessed through myCAP. Each eligible Member can cast one vote.
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Who can vote?
Eligible Capricorn Shareholders in the zones participating in the current Director Election.
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Who to contact for more information?
If you would like further information or to discuss the process in more detail, please contact Renee Batchelor.
Email: cslcosec@capricorn.coop
Phone: 1800 327 437