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Isn't that just the problem with forums, you cannot get away with saying A to one audience and "not A" to another?Carl Hibbard wrote:Meanwhile writers should be aware their comments may be highlighted to a large global audience.
specifically Regulation 4 paragraphs 2.1 and 2.6.
2.1
All officials of the ECF are representatives of the organisation and must ensure that
their actions do not:
cause gratuitous offence;
injure the ECF, its officials or its events, directly or indirectly;
bring the game of chess or the ECF into disrepute.
This includes, among other things, ensuring that the views, rights, values and dignity of others are treated with sensitivity and respect. As ambassadors for the game and for the ECF, officials must ensure that their actions reflect such personal qualities as honesty, empathy, responsibility and good sportsmanship
2.6 is essentially a "no political T-shirts" rule, stemming from that Sheffield prize giving.2.6
When representing the ECF at an official event or function, officials must ensure that their actions do not directly or indirectly damage events or discourage sponsors, volunteers and other parties. Standards of dress appropriate to the occasion should be maintained, including compliance with any applicable dress code. Official events or functions are not to be used for the promotion of a non-chess related organisation, business or cause without the prior agreement of the ECF Board
Regulation 4 is here (relevant bits quoted by Roger above):ECF website wrote: Temporary suspension from duty
Director of Home Chess Alex Holowczak was given a two week suspension from duty effective 25 August 2015 following a complaint made in accordance with the ECF Complaints Procedure. The investigation found that Mr Holowczak breached the Standards of Conduct for ECF Officials, specifically Regulation 4 paragraphs 2.1 and 2.6. Mr Holowczak is appealing.
Given the length of time to investigate and procrastinate, the original incident, whatever it was, could have been months ago.Michael Flatt wrote: Have there been any recent ECF functions that the Director of Home Chess attended?
Suspending an elected Director for an undisclosed offence is a serious and questionable action.
Please not another non-answer I am sure Phil should try politics.LawrenceCooper wrote:I'm sure the Chief Executive would be delighted to answer questions via the "Ask the CEO" ECF Forum
Agreed.Carl Hibbard wrote:
Alex is doing an excellent job as home director.