07-04-2022, 06:04 PM
I can't be bothered reading 17 pages. So apologies if this has come up already.
Given we (Chess Scotland) haven't had an AGM since 2019. Unless I missed it? I am very surprised that this subject is deemed the most pressing matter to put before the membership by the Exec Comm or Man Comm. I would have thought covid response, FIDE's relationship with Russia or good governance may warrant an actual AGM/SGM.
My view on eligibility has maybe changed a bit. As someone who isn't in any danger of being eligible for international representation I'm not sure my view really matters. I don't think having a vote on a specific person's eligibility is very sensible or appropriate.
In my view a set of eligibility criteria should be established that the International Directors abide by. I also think there should be discretion in exceptional circumstances that can be applied. Mat Turner would be worthy of such discretion in my view for his contribution to chess in Scotland.
Given we (Chess Scotland) haven't had an AGM since 2019. Unless I missed it? I am very surprised that this subject is deemed the most pressing matter to put before the membership by the Exec Comm or Man Comm. I would have thought covid response, FIDE's relationship with Russia or good governance may warrant an actual AGM/SGM.
My view on eligibility has maybe changed a bit. As someone who isn't in any danger of being eligible for international representation I'm not sure my view really matters. I don't think having a vote on a specific person's eligibility is very sensible or appropriate.
In my view a set of eligibility criteria should be established that the International Directors abide by. I also think there should be discretion in exceptional circumstances that can be applied. Mat Turner would be worthy of such discretion in my view for his contribution to chess in Scotland.
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