I can confirm you can apply as an interested person in either capacity but dont expect to retain your position as Sectretary if you do. Trying to remove theses sorts is a high bar.
Chances of success depend on many factors and the orders you are seeking. Just be aware that once you start this action you will be sucked into the litigation vortex.
These sorts of problems mentioned are common in my experience and the systems and laws in place are by no means perfect.