Livestock Improvement Corporation confirmed that Steve Poole has chosen not to seek re-election and will step-down from the board of directors, effective 31 May 2018. The LIC board is made up of seven farmer-elected directors, and three independent directors. Mr. Poole joined the LIC Board in 2010 and has served two terms as one of two farmer-elected directors for the central (North Island) region. Both central region LIC Directors will complete their current term on 31 May 2018, with replacements to be determined by shareholder election. Voting packs will be distributed to shareholders on 20 April.