With the elections less than a month away, here is some background information pertaining to the incorporation of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) as a private company.
In the past, the GCF held elections which required the election by vote for each member of the executive committee. The incorporation of the GCF as a private company therefore, succeeds the executive committee with a board of directors. It was proposed that elections be conducted by slate, rather than by post, according to incumbent president of the GCF Frankie Farley. Very importantly, slate elections allow an aspiring presidential candidate to be selective of the persons on his or her team, which may lead to a more cohesive and collaborative management of the federation’s duties and practices.
Correspondence from the GCF outlined the procedural steps to be followed for election eligibility. Prospective candidates are expected to submit to the elections committee a list of seven names which would form the board. The list must include the president, vice-president, company secretary and four other board members. The newly elected board will subsequently appoint the various committees. And every member on the slate must sign a document confirming his or her willingness to serve on the team in the position for which he was nominated. Eligible voters will cast one single vote for a slate which comprises six directors and a company secretary. Successful candidates can then appoint up to four more members of the board once the election is concluded. With the exception of the prospective president and vice-president, any person’s name may appear on multiple slates.
The GCF election will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 1800 hours via Zoom conferencing.
