HonestImp, a couple of questions. Firstly, do you believe that supporter representation on the board is a good or a bad thing? Secondly, if you believe it to be a good thing what model do you propose to elect this representation?
The trust may not be perfect but it does have clear democratic rules and any member could be elected as the representative via an open process. The democratic process means the candidates you support could be elected, equally they may not. I personally can't see a more reasonable process but if you have grievances with the current approach, what is the alternative?