US EditionFIA Assembly Votes in Favour of Statute Changes
- The FIA General Assembly voted on Thursday in Macau to approve statute and ethics code changes with a resounding majority.
- These amendments were introduced as the current president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, announced his intention to seek a second consecutive four-year term in the December election, running without opposition.
- Critics, including Austria's Automobile Association, opposed the changes arguing they limit audit and ethics committees and risk damaging FIA's governance reputation.
- Ben Sulayem stated, "I only have to answer to my members" and expressed confidence in their support, adding, "They are extremely happy."
- The approval consolidates Ben Sulayem's position but raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the FIA ahead of the election.
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The FIA General Assembly has voted through changes to the governing body's statutes and ethics code in what is seen as a victory for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, but has faced criticism for eroding governance standards.On Thursday the General Assembly, which gathered in Macau this week, voted through amendments which are said to bring forward the deadline for potential presidential ...Keep reading
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