Raşit Şenkaya Elected President of Butchers Association
Raşit Şenkaya Elected Chairman of Butchers’ Association 1st General Assembly
Raşit Şenkaya has been appointed as the chairman of the 1st General Assembly of the Butchers’ Association, following a successful election process held at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen (KTEZO) Conference Hall.
During the assembly, key positions within the association, including the chairman, management, and supervisory board, were determined through a democratic process. According to the official statement from KTEZO, Raşit Şenkaya emerged as the president after a secret ballot for the presidency. Additionally, three draft resolutions were discussed and unanimously approved during the assembly.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by former president Halil Akbıçak, followed by the election of Hürrem Tulga as the chairman of the council.
In his address, former president Halil Akbıçak expressed gratitude to the members and supporters who played a role in establishing the union. He highlighted the concerning trend of people seeking meat supplies from Southern Cyprus due to rising prices and emphasized the need for unified action within the community to address this issue.
KTEZO General Coordinator Hürrem Tulga echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the unfair targeting of tradesmen and craftsmen for the high cost of meat. Tulga criticized unilateral decisions that have impacted local butchers and resulted in market shifts towards Southern Cyprus, causing substantial losses for operators in the sector.
The assembly also saw a constructive discussion on draft resolutions, where members voiced their opinions, criticisms, and suggestions. Following these deliberations, the proposed bills were unanimously accepted.
Furthermore, the Management and Supervisory Boards were formed with a focus on regional representation, and a presidential election was held through a secret ballot. Raşit Şenkaya emerged as the elected president in a show of confidence from the members.
Key decisions made at the assembly included the necessity of controlled imports of small cattle aligned with public purchasing power, addressing the incorrect attribution of high meat prices to butchers, and revisiting the decision to set the sales price of lamb meat at 550 TL per kg.
The newly appointed members of the Board of Directors and the Audit Board were also announced, reflecting a diverse representation within the association.
Overall, the 1st General Assembly of the Butchers’ Association marked a significant milestone in promoting collaboration and addressing critical challenges facing the industry. The elected leadership and members are committed to working together towards a sustainable and prosperous future for butchers and craftsmen in the region.
