Who's who
smira board
All current Directors are volunteers who live on St. Mary’s Island (SMI) and give up their time to run SMIRA and represent resident views.
SMIRA also holds two positions on the Chatham Maritime Trust (CMT) Board.
SMIRA Board Members:
- Chair: Siobhan Draper
- Chair: Mona Koshkouei
- Treasurer: David Draper
- Secretary: Nicoline Higham
- Community Liaison: Angela Andrews
- Director: Julie Levermore
CMT Board Members:
- Siobhan Draper
- Mona Koshkouei
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Governance & Action Framework
articles of association
What are the Articles of Association about?
The Articles of Association are the rules which govern how SMIRA is run. These were produced approx. 20 years ago at a time when SMI only had a few homes built.
The community has changed over the last 20 years and now is the right time to review and revise the current articles of association to make sure they reflect what the community wants today.
What do the current Articles of Association say?
The current SMIRA articles of association include the following conditions:
- One vote per dwelling, not one vote per owner/leaseholder at same home
- One full membership per dwelling if you own your home /rent over 5 years
- Joint owners of more than one dwelling on SMI can both be members
- Freeholders do not need to be SMI residents or live in the UK
- Commercial property tenants do not have to satisfy the 5+ years rental term
- Votes only for full members at AGM to appoint Board and any changes to the articles
- Only full members can become Board members
- AGM papers must be sent in hard copy
smira Results & Work Plan 2026
- Continue to work closely with Chatham Maritime Trust on key issues affecting the community and maintain representation of SMIRA on the Chatham Maritime Trust Board.
- Continue engagement with the PCSO Angela Saunders and connection with Residents.
- Continue to engage with our Ward Councillor on their participation in the SMIRA Residents’ meetings, and following up key issues that are raised.
- Continue engagement with Speedwatch to support recruitment of more volunteers.
- Encourage residents to attend island walks with CMT representatives and to report street repair issues via FixMyStreet and Medway Council.
- Continue engagement with Maritime Health Partnership, and securing their attendance at upcoming SMIRA Residents’ meetings during 2026/27.
- Continued recruitment of new Board members and volunteers who would like to support the SMIRA work for the community.
- Plan community events for 2026/27.
- Initiate community engagement activities to support with development of SMIRA Strategy from 2026/27.
St. Mary's Island Covenants
St Mary’s Island (SMI) is a great place to live. There are a number of covenants that residents sign up as part of island living.
These include:
As new homes are built on SMI, the covenants have been adapted to changes in approach and design. Please check your legal documentation for copies relevant to your home.
If you are unsure of covenant requirements and how they relate to you, please contact Chatham Maritime Trust at:
St. Mary’s Island,
Chatham ME4 3ES.
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