AHEPA Sydney & NSW has appointed Nick Katris as its interim President following the resignation of Jim Papanagiotou, with the organisation now having to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at which members will vote on its future leadership.
Mr Katris confirmed to The Greek Herald that Mr Papanagiotou stood down from the role, prompting the AHEPA NSW Management Committee to elect an interim President to ensure continuity until a formal election can be held.
The forthcoming EGM will allow members to stand for positions, nominate candidates and elect a new leadership team, restoring the organisation’s governance through a full democratic process.
Mr Katris said he was nominated by members to step into the interim role and emphasised that his appointment was driven by a desire to maintain stability during the transition period.
“I have served the Greek community for a long length of time as a Councillor with Georges River and the former Kogarah councils, including two terms as Mayor,” he told The Greek Herald.
“Despite stepping back, I still have the time, energy and commitment to continue serving the community in their interest.
“That’s why I decided to stand for the position of President and take up the role with AHEPA. My main objective is to achieve harmony between associations, based on shared values.”
