The International Skating Union’s 53rd Ordinary Congress opened this morning, Monday June 14 in Barcelona (ESP) in front of over 250 delegates from more than 70 ISU Member federations.
Every Congress sees major decisions about the future direction of the ISU. In 2010 there are a total of over 350 proposals. Elections, which are held every four years, will be held accordingly in Barcelona (on Friday) to determine all ISU office-holding positions. The candidates will be elected by secret ballot involving two rounds if necessary.
The Congress begins on 14 June with debate on the Constitution and General Regulations. Joint Members for Figure Skating and Speed Skating have two votes on each proposal whereas Members for Figure Skating or Speed Skating alone are entitled to one vote. Workshops are also planned for the morning of Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be dedicated to full Congress then parallel Figure Skating and Speed Skating sessions, before a concluding, plenary session on Friday 18 June.
Proposals require a two-thirds majority of Members in favor in order to be accepted.
A summary of the key decisions and election results will be published on the ISU website after the conclusion of the Congress on Friday June 18, late afternoon.
Click below for the full agenda and further details:
ISU Communication 1615
ISU Communication 1609
