Originally Posted by Arrogant-One
There is always going to be some overlap with at least a few of the same individuals holding both state chess association positions and ACF positions. Thats just the nature of the beast.
Yes. The beast has the anatomy of an old-boys' club.
If it is your argument that Gletsos should have recused himself because he would be more partial to the NSW bids than the CV bid, then that blanket would have to apply to all NSWCA councillors who sit on the ACF - as well as all Chess Victoria councillors who sit on the ACF.
Exactly right.
Stagnation is a dangerous thing sometimes, and the entire Chess community seems to be clamouring for change, even if they are doing so quietly and politely.
Agreed. However, that is another argument. My point here is that the ACF is infested with vested interests. How can it possible do the "right thing" by Australian chess when the ACF officers are all lobbying for there own state. When it comes to Gletsos, I am targeting him because he is from my state's Association, NSW. I do not want him nobbling my stae for the good of the ACF and I don't think Australian chess is served well by a President who will be voting with one eye for the largest state in the federation.
No state official should permitted be on the ACF.
No ACF official should be permitted to be a state official.
Even politicians are not allowed to serve similtainiously in both state and federal parliaments.