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Andrew Chalmers was today elected chairman by the New Zealand Rugby League's (NZRL) new board.
Chalmers, who has been driving reforms at the NZRL, said he was thrilled with his election.
"We have been through the most intensive series of consultations with our members these past few months, and we are beginning to see the fruits of our efforts," Chalmers said.
"To have been elected unanimously is a clear vote of support for the programme of reform that we have undertaken."
Chalmers has been acting chairman since Sel Bennett resigned late last year in the wake of the Nathan Fien "Grannygate" affair over his eligibility to play for the Kiwis in the Tri-Nations tournament.
Phil Campbell was voted in as vice-chairman and Ron McGregor as president.
The elections for the three positions followed the announcement last week of six directors at the NZRL's annual general meeting.
Campbell, a new director, is also chairman of the Masters of Rugby League Association.
Vince Weir, who was co-opted to the NZRL board last December, is also a new director while Ray Haffenden, Neville Kesha and Peter Kerridge were elected as zonal directors.
As part of the reform that the NZRL has undertaken in recent months, there is now an expanded board of nine directors. Six of these were elected by members and the remaining three will be selected and appointed in the next three weeks.
Applications close next Friday for the three "specialist" directors who will be appointed to the board in association with the Institute of Directors.
With the exception of Chalmers, all directors are new to the board.
The board also ratified Chalmers' appointment to the executive of the Rugby League International Federation.
- NZPA
