# Manisa and Sivas Commodity Exchange leadership elections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manisa-and-sivas-commodity-exchange-leadership-elections > Updated: 2026-10-02T09:15:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Candidates for leadership in the Manisa and Sivas Commodity Exchanges have introduced various development projects ahead of upcoming elections. In Manisa, candidate Rıza Seyyar proposed the establishment of accredited laboratories for soil, oil, and pesticide residue analysis. His platform also includes creating licensed warehouses for grapes and cotton to regulate markets and organizing educational seminars to improve crop yields and lower production costs. In Sivas, candidate Harun Bozdağ presented a 14-point plan aimed at reducing financial burdens for members, such as halving registration fees and addressing tax burdens for grain merchants. His proposals include modernizing infrastructure through a wheat market and food analysis laboratory in Şarkışla, revitalizing idle facilities, and seeking European Union geographical indication registration for local products like Sivas meatballs and pastrami. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Commodity exchange candidates announce agricultural development projects Candidates for the Manisa and Sivas Commodity Exchanges have unveiled plans to improve agricultural infrastructure, establish accredited laboratories, and reduce membership costs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/commodity-exchange-candidates-announce-agricultural-development-projects ### 2026-09-18: Manisa Commodity Exchange provides education support to 450 students The Manisa Commodity Exchange provided in-kind educational support to 450 students for the 2026-2027 academic year to assist with material needs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manisa-commodity-exchange-provides-education-support-to-450-students --- Cite as: Manisa and Sivas Commodity Exchange leadership elections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manisa-and-sivas-commodity-exchange-leadership-elections