Ag. Item # 15 – Discussion Only of Motion 2010-11 – Role of the FIDE Representative (

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Could anybody explain me, how Canadian representative(s) voted during the FIDE President elections. (a personal decision, a decision made by Execs, etc)

[Christopher Mallon]

In the 2006 Election I believe it was an executive decision. In the past the Governors at the AGM have voted to give him specific instructions.

As far as FIDE is concerned though, the FIDE Rep is the Zonal President and doesn't necessarily have to answer to anyone lower except at election time.

[Bob Armstrong]

Little debate – it was noted that the position requires a fair time and effort commitment. Also a question arose about our FIDE rep voting in the upcoming FIDE Presidential election ( expected to be between Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, incumbent and Anatoly Karpov ( former World Champion ) ). In the 2006 FIDE Presidential election , the vote by Canada was an executive decision. In the past the Governors at the AGM have voted to give the FIDE Rep. specific instructions.

As far as FIDE is concerned though, the FIDE Rep is the Zonal President and doesn't necessarily have to answer to anyone lower except at election time.

Is this summary generally satisfactory?

Bob