Three current HUST committee members are not standing in the election due in October.
And because of the rules a fourth will have to stand if he wants to continue on the HUST board.
The three who have decided not to stand again are former chairman Chris Williams, Andy Swift and Francis Williams.
Francis Williams is said to be standing down for health reasons.
Francis Williams is said to be standing down for health reasons.
It's understood the other board members then 'drew straws' and as a result Craig Goodall will have to stand for re-election.