Mr Gill said the report last week by the Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food, chaired by Sir Donald Curry, had "missed some key opportunities".
Mr Gill said Ms McClay, who is originally from Glasgow, was a "very experienced" staff member who had worked with big cats and was "proficient and passionate" at her job.
Mr. Gill said he would remain a member of the Manchester United board.
"You can't say, 'OK, it's time to design, ' " Mr. Gill said.
"People have realised that they have two or three votes in this election, and they are willing to give one of those two or one of those three votes to UKIP, " said Mr Gill.
Discussions were taking place to hold a ceremony for him in New Jersey, possibly as soon as Wednesday, said Mr. Gill, the senator's state director.
"It has been the greatest privilege to serve Manchester United for 16 wonderful years, " said Mr. Gill, whose close relationship with manager Alex Ferguson has helped the club win six major titles during his time as CEO.
"It has been the greatest privilege to serve Manchester United for 16 wonderful years the last 10 of which as its chief executive, " said Mr. Gill, whose close relationship with manager Alex Ferguson has helped the club win six major titles during his spell as chief executive.
Ms. Gill said the race with Mr. Alexander would come down to issues and her record.
Mr Demirsay's granddaughter, Nina Gill, said he was "a truly adored man" who had been taken from the family in "the worst way possible".
The birds have been matched with schools on a random basis, but Mr Bowey said it seemed kite number one and the Rowlands Gill school were destined to link up.
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Returning officer Chris Brook said Mr Dawson was a semi-retired consultant, Mr Gill a social worker, Mr Skinner a retired fire officer and Mr Thomas a financial analyst.
Mr. Murray believes Mr. Alexander has a shot at winning, but said that Ms. Gill has honed a base in her district that her challenger lacks.
Mr. Alexander said he would offer a stylistic difference, saying Ms. Gill hadn't played a visible role in her district and accepted campaign donations from special interests such as check-cashing companies and political action committees.
Even though Mr. Gill has been reinstated by his superiors at Homeland Security following what is said to have been "a thorough investigation, " it is not obvious how someone who withheld information about his employment history could be "cleared" - especially given how troubling that information is.
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While the Essex County Democratic Party hasn't made an endorsement, Passaic County Chairman John Currie said he has been impressed by Mr. Alexander and thinks Ms. Gill could be more "active" in her service to Clifton.
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