Originally Posted by
Vladimir Drkulec
Read the CFC bylaw and relevant laws for removing a board member. This does not take place only at the level of the CFC. It also takes place at the level of the director of corporations for Canada. You can't wing this. You cannot fast track this. You cannot file incorrect paperwork and add to it later. There will be legal consequences.
One thing that has become clear to me is that while I have full confidence in Lyle Craver, to run a fair election, I do not have confidence in you Christopher Mallon. You are clearly running interference for those attempting this coup.
I wasn't aware that stating my opinion - as a CFC Life Member and as a Voting Member - counted as running interference? You'll have to point out the relevant section of the CFC handbook and/or NFP law.
You are being rather sensational, as usual. A coup is defined as "as sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government." Using bylaws and/or the NFP law to legally remove you as President is NOT a coup. And I've had zero coordination with anyone involved, I've merely come to my own conclusions.
Do you have plans to be CFC President for life? You have accomplished so much. Had you retired at the AGM last year you might have gone down as one of the best presidents ever, and certainly the best that anyone 40 and under can remember. But your presidency has clearly jumped the shark. Perhaps you can hold on, perhaps not, but why would you want to? A fairly large number of people will never be able to trust you again, so you will remain forever a divisive candidate. Do the right thing and step aside and spare the CFC the trouble of however long this fight will be.
Christopher Mallon
FIDE Arbiter