Originally Posted by frosty
When you hold a position of trust with multiple organisations, then you must be careful to act solely in the interests of those organisations as individual entities ... meaning that when the two entities are involved in "doing business" with each other, there is a risk of a conflict of interest involved.
This means being seen to be not involved in the process. In my experience in chess, some officials treat this sort of thing very lightly, as if it were of no consequence. Others are more aware and take steps to ensure that COI does not arise as a live issue.
Iconoclast, I don't agree with you that Bill must resign. The COI can be managed, provided he is careful about things. I know you have a different view ... you're entitled to that view ... but don't expect me to agree with you on it, because I don't.
I fully agree with Iconoclast that Bill has a COI, as many ACF officials have had before him.
Frosty appears to think it is not a problem and can be managed but I don't agree. There are many many things going on in the world of chess politics in Australia and Frosty cannot see them all. There is a lot of money involved (just look at the six figure turnover of the NSWJCL if you want your eyes opened). It is time that all state and national chess bodies published their minutes and financial accounts!
It is best if we treat the ACF is a mature organisation and do not allow people to hold executive office at both state and national level at the same time. Gary Wastell did the right thing when he became ACF President (by giving up his CV Presidency).
Our standards should be set very high if we are going to grow and get government support and increased sponsorship.
BTW I do hope this forum means sensible debate about chess in Australia and does not turn into another chesschat!