Dear BC, I believe strongly that in the BC (and in other organisations that I am a member) that the Secretariat and the Directors (Staff) should not engage in any form of strategic discussions (or giving advice or suggestions) with candidates or potential candidates or members about standing in election. Even if they believe it is in the organizations best interests. If there is an procedural or a qualification election issue that the pure application of the charter does not resolve. To whom does the secretariat seek advise? Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucía.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris@andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain. Please think of the Environment before you print this email