9月2~4日にオーストリアで開かれたTICAアニュアルボードミーティングの議事録が公表されました。
それによると、4月の静岡でのショーを開いたクラブに対して、「罰金1000ドル」が科せられたほか、「2016年4月1~5月1日までショーライセンスの発行停止処分」とすることを決めたそうです。
該当部分の議事録原文は以下の通りです。
30: Motion made by STADTER and seconded by HICKS to fine Enjoy Cat Club $1,000 based on violation of Show Rule 29.1.1.2. Motion carried unanimously.
31: Motion made by VASQUEZ and seconded by PATTON in accordance with By Law 17.2.2, Enjoy Cat Club is prohibited from licensing a show from April 1 through May 1, 2016. Motion carried. Bourreau, Crockett and Hicks opposed.
Board Comment: Those that voted no believed the club should have been prohibited for at least 3 months.
Legal Counsel Susan Adler, President Fate Mays, EN Director Ralph Stadter met privately with Oizumi and Takano to inform them of the result of the complaint. Then they rejoined the meeting.
※Show Rule 29.1.1.2 The show management shall take all reasonable care of cats, carriers and other personal property of exhibitors, but it is expressly stipulated that neither the show management nor any member of the club nor the club sponsoring the show can be held pecuniarily liable for the loss of or accident to the cats, carriers or other personal property of any exhibitor.
※By-Law 17.2.2 The Board of Directors shall adopt standing rules and guidelines
governing the affairs of the Association including but not limited to the function of all employees, appointed officials and committees, the Judging Program, method of determining Annual Awards, the requirements for recognition of new breeds and colors. The Board of Directors shall do anything necessary and proper that is lawful and not prohibited by these By-Laws for the welfare and benefit of the Association.