New General Secretary selected for Labour

Jenny Michie | 25th August 2009 | 2:53 am

Professional campaign organiser and former lawyer Chris Flatt has been appointed the new General Secretary of the Labour Party.

Professional campaign organiser and former lawyer Chris Flatt has been appointed the new General Secretary of the Labour Party. The appointment is subject to endorsement from delegates at the Party's annual conference next month in Rotorua.

Labour President Andrew Little announced the appointment today at the Labour Party caucus meeting. Mr Little says Chris Flatt brings important skills to the role of General Secretary.

"Chris brings an excellent skill set to the position, with his experience as both legal counsel and political coordinator in the Australian trade union movement. He was a pivotal player in the election of the Rudd government and here in New Zealand as the political organiser for the Council of Trade Unions in the last election" says Mr Little.

Chris Flatt says he's honoured and excited by his appointment.

"I'm looking forward to working with the talented leadership team of Phil Goff and Annette King as well as the entire Labour Caucus. I also look forward to working alongside the Party President, Andrew Little and the New Zealand Council as we work towards a Labour victory in 2011" says Chris Flatt.

Mr Flatt says he wants to thank retiring General Secretary, Mike Smith for the outstanding contribution he has made to the Labour Party over the last eight years. He says Mike Smith leaves the Labour Party in great shape and heart.

 

 

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