Motat impasse resolved

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An impasse over the election of a new chairman for Motat's board of directors was resolved last night behind closed doors.

The vote to replace ousted chairman Peter Drummond was deadlocked 5-all and the board opted to seek legal advice.

However, board members later resolved their differences in a 3-hour confidential session.

Paul Bayly is the new chairman and Tom O'Connor his deputy.