Camp steps down as KPCA chairman

Mr Camp, with his wife Cheryl, worked with industry to establish the association which become an incorporated body in early 2015.

At the annual general meeting this week KPCA executive officer Catherine Marriott told Farm Weekly Mr Camp had decided not to continue as chairman.

"He was going to step down after three years, last year, but as I took on this role he said he would support me," Ms Marriott said.

"He has done that with absolute grace and fortitude.

"Cheryl and Peter have played a phenomenal role in setting up the KPCA, but they believe it is time for someone else to step up and put in the same energy he has for the past four years."

David Stoate, Anna Plains station, is the new chairman.

The board also comprises Shane Dunn, Rio Tinto superintendent pastoral stations, Emma Salerno, Salerno Pastoral, Kurt Elezovich, Country Downs station, Cob De Pledge, Yarney station, Ben Wratten, Minderoo Pastoral, Bryce Mooring, Broome Cattle Vets and Wendy Brockhurst, Larrawa station.

"The new board is a credit to the foundation work the out-going board has put in," Ms Marriott said.

"We are thrilled to have new members who have business knowledge, a strategic brain, pastoral experience and diversity and which also includes stakeholders."

Ms Salerno is a partner in Salerno Law, in Kununurra.

"Emma was involved from a legal perspective in animal welfare cases, so she is able to help inform the KPCA about future risks and how to risk-proof ourselves as an industry, in particular our members," Ms Marriott said.

She said it was an exciting time for northern pastoralists.

The KPCA had tripled its membership in the past 12 months to 50 people.

Ms Marriott said members at the AGM showed their support for the association and for it to continue to collaborate and promote industry, lead programs and events, be a voice for producers and work in research and development.