Voting Results
of the FIFe General Assembly 2007
Albufeira, Portugal, 24th – 25th May, 2007
21 Proposals
Attention! For all proposals, unless indicated otherwise the following is valid
Additions: in bold and italics - Deletions: crossed out,
Moved text: in italics only - Existing text: in normal print
21a. Proposals regarding the Statutes
from the board
Proposal 1 - Change of Statutes - Chapter II, art. 2.6: rewording and addition
Members of the FIFe undertake not to allow their members to:
- take part, directly or indirectly in shows organised by non-FIFe associations which are not affiliated to the FIFe; exceptions with respect to participation at shows are listed in article 8.2 of the Show Rules.
- take part, directly or indirectly in other events organised by non-FIFe associations
- to be actively involved in non-FIFe associations as a functionary or as a judge.
Special exceptions may be granted by the Executive Board of FIFe.
Motivation:
To specify what is meant with “other events” and to include the exceptions valid since years regarding “Open Doors” and thus to respect article 13.1 of the Statutes. Also FIFe has no such procedure as “affiliated” membership.
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 2 - Change of Statutes - Chapter II, art. 2.7: rewording and addition
Members of the FIFe may only admit as members of their clubs:
- those individuals domiciled in their countries
- those individuals, who are temporarily living outside their countries of domicile
- individuals who are living in a country where there is no FIFe Member
- individuals who have taken up a new residence abroad, provided however that there is no FIFe Member in the new country of residence
An exception to the above is listed in article 2.5 of the General Rules.
Motivation:
The General Rules may never supersede the Statutes, now article 13.1 of the Statutes is respected.
The proposal was accepted with 30 yes to 2 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 3 - Change of Statutes - Chapters IV, VI and VII, 4.2, 6.1 and 7.1: rewording
To replace in the Statutes, in article 4.2, the word “appoint” by ”elect”, and in articles 6.1, and 7.1 the word “appointed” by ”elected”
Motivation:
For the sake of correctness: Board and Commission Members, Auditors and Assistant Auditors are elected not appointed. This wording is already used in articles 5.1 and 5.3.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 4 - Change of Statutes - Chapter V, art. 5.5: deletion
Delete the last paragraph:
“The Chairman of each Commission and other individual functionaries must present their budget to the Board in advance and they must be responsible for the amount they receive and will account for it annually.”
Motivation:
It is not necessary to retain something in the Statutes, which is not respected; during at least the last 11 years, not one single Commission Chairman has ever presented a budget, nor have they been held responsible.
Also this paragraph is in direct conflict with article 4.2 of the Statutes, which clearly states the responsibilities of the Treasurer, who is also held accountable for a correct financial policy by the GA when discharged. The Treasurer should be the one who carries this responsibility, no one else.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 5 - Change of Statutes - Chapters V and VI, art. 5.1 and 6.1: deletion
Delete in articles 5.1 and 6.1 the words “Articles 4.4 and 4.5 are applicable”.
Motivation:
It is self evident throughout the Statutes that the GA is the highest authority in FIFe.
The proposal was accepted with 30 yes to 1 no votes and 1 abstention.
Proposal 6 - Change of Statutes - Chapter VI, art. 6.2 (6.2.1 and 6.2.5): addition
- “be responsible for the relevant Rules in the Breeding and Registration Rules”
Motivation:
To clarify the LO and HWC Commissions share responsibility for the Breeding and Registration Rules.
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 7 - Change of Statutes - Chapter VII, art. 7.1: change from 2 to 3 years
Two auditors and two assistants ……. for a period of two three years, shall…..
Motivation:
To be in line with the function periods in FIFe, which are all thee years.
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
from FFH
Proposal 1 - Change of Statutes, Chapter 6, Commissions, article 6.1
Addition at the end of the article:
In the event that one or more positions in a FIFe-Commission become vacant (resignation, retirement, inability to perform work, or in the case they pass away etc.) replacements must be elected for the duration of the period of office at the following FIFe General Assembly.
The Board will inform the Members of any such vacancies in the invitation for the General Assembly (art. 4.7).
Candidates for such vacancies must be send to the General Secretary sixty (60) days before the General Assembly. The names of these candidates will be listed in the agenda. Only candidates listed in the Agenda may stand for election.
Motivation:
Every club as an organised association has to plan a replacement of members and has to regulate this in its rules.
FIFe Commissions have to be completely filled by elected members otherwise a correct outcome of decisions is not possible. In accordance with art. 4.2 of the FIFe-articles, the members of the committees have to be elected during a FIFe general meeting.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
21c. Proposals regarding the Judges Rules
from the Judges & Standard Commission
Proposal 1 – Change to the Judges Rules, addition to article 5.1.3.3
…The Member must send the original relevant steward certificates to the General Secretary no later than when requesting the preliminary exam for the candidate.
The application must be received by the FIFe General Secretary at least two months prior to the date of examination.…
Motivation:
Since the Judges & Standard Commission sets all preliminary and final exams it is necessary for practical reasons to allow enough time from an application until the exam is to be sent out. It has been proven in the past that, within a very short timeframe, many preliminary and final exams have been required and it has been impossible to prepare and send them all out in time as stated in the rules. Especially, as members are sending requests for preliminary exams rather late, typically, only fourteen days prior to the examination. This presents a problem due to the number of exams requested at short notice.
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 3 – Change to the Judges Rules, article 5.1.10
…For this purpose, FIFe has issued a special form: this standardised student judge’s certificate must be used as the only valid student judge’s certificate document.…
Motivation:
It is necessary to specify in the rules that the only valid document is the FIFe standardised and issued form for this purpose.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 4 – Change to the Judges Rules, article 5.1.14.8
At least three trainee assignments 90 (ninety) cats in category I and IV and at least 135 (one hundred and thirty five) cats in category II and III of the total number must consist of “parallel judging” with the instructing judge and apply for all categories.
Such parallel judging will normally take place at the end of the training programme, just before the student judge presents them self for the final exam.
Parallel judging:
- The parallel judging is to start at 12 AM at the latest no later than the official judging;
- The candidate has to judge and make written reports on all cats allotted
- The candidate also selects his/her “best of variety” and nominations for “best in show”
Motivation:
Practice shows that it is necessary to specify the requested number of cats, which are to be “parallel judged”, and not the assignments. As the required number of cats, which the student judge must evaluate during the training period, differs for different categories, the number of cats to be evaluated in parallel judging must be consistent. The Judges & Standard Commission have made a special form for parallel judging. It is necessary to specify in the rules that the only valid document is the FIFe standardised and issued form for this purpose. For student judges it is important to know what parallel judging is and what is required from them.
The proposal was accepted with 30 yes to 2 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 5 – Change to the Judges Rules, insert new article:
5.1.14.9 Requirements for the organizer
“The organizing club is required to ensure that:
- the student judge has at least one steward at his disposal during the entire”parallel judging”;
- the “parallel judging” takes place under similar conditions as the official judging (light, cages, ring etc.).
Motivation:
For organisers it is important to know what parallel judging is and what is required from them.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 6 – Change to the Judges Rules, addition to article 5.1.7
The FIFe will encourage the use of mentorship in the Judges Training Programme. The mid-stream assessments are obligatory.
This midstream assessment is done by the instructing judge when the pupil has completed half of her/his cats. This evaluation must be written into the pupil’s certificate.
After the approved mid-stream assessment, the student judge must in each participation as a student judge write a complete judge’s report, which will be evaluated by the instructing judge. A student judge shall in public, under a supervision of the instructing judge assess five cats minimum.
Motivation:
This amendment clarifies the existing rule.
The proposal was accepted with 26 yes to 2 no votes and 4 abstention.
from SRK
Proposal 1 – Change to the Judges Rules, addition to article 5.2.4
The examination fee will be divided into three parts: 1/3 for FIFe, 1/3 for the organizing club and 1/3 for the two examining judges.
Motivation:
The present fee is €150 which is paid to FIFe. The FIFe JSC produce the examination. The show organizer has to provide the conditions for the candidate. On the day prior to the show, the judges have to give up their private time to supervise the theoretical part of the exam and on the day of the show, when their judging duties are completed, they have to check and write a report on the result of the exam. We feel that this extra work should be acknowledged.
The proposal was accepted with 28 yes to 1 no votes and 3 abstention.
21c. Proposals regarding the Show Rules
from the Show Commission
Proposal 1 Change to the Show Rules, – delete in article 1.4
Show dates may only be booked up to 10 calendar years in advance. Existing dates, already booked, may stand.
Motivation:
It is only possible to book 10 years in advance and the current show calendar has no shows more than 10 years ahead, so we don’t need the last sentence in art. 1.4
The proposal was accepted with 29 yes to 2 no votes and 1 abstention.
Proposal 2 Change to the Show Rules, – change to article 1.4 b
b. Exceptions are:
- Norway, Sweden and theUnited Kingdom and Iceland;
- Overseas countries; which may organise shows even when a show is held less than 400 km away on the European continent.
Motivation:
Art. 1.4a states that the 400 km. rule is when travelling by road or rail and to Iceland and overseas countries you can only travel by boat or flight.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 3 Change to the Show Rules, – addition to article 1.5
It is forbidden to exhibit any new breeds resulting from a mating between domestic cats (felis catus) to a wild cat species or from a mating between a domestic cat (felis catus) to a hybrid cat (F1 – F4) out a crossing woth a wild cat species.
Motivation:
See general rules art. 13.1
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 4 Change to the Show Rules, – move 1.8 f (last sentence) to 1.8 h and addition to 1.8 f
The amount of cats required for Brazil Argentina, Mexico, Iceland and Patronage Members is reduced to 100.
Motivation:
Probational members often have problems having 150 cats
The proposal was accepted with 30 yes to 2 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 5 Change to the Show Rules, – modification of article 1.10 b
send the affiliated societies publish a schedule stating:
- availability or not of accommodation for cats on the night before the show and during the following nights
names of the judges and the category they qualified to judge, i.e., I (PER/EXO), II (Semi-longhair),
Motivation:
To change the rules to what is being practised today
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 6 Change to the Show Rules, – Change to art. 1.10 c (together with proposal 9
The show management is obliged to keep the following documents for a minimum period of three years:
- all copies of judges’ reports
- copies of the list stating the cats nominated for the selection of Best in Show
- original list of the cats proposed by each judge
- a show catalogue including all results and absent cats
Motivation:
All information from a show should be kept
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 7 Change to the Show Rules, – Change in article 1.10 h.b
The owner or a person chosen by the owner may present his cat to the judge. In cases where owners, for whatever reason, cannot present their cats to the judge, stewards may be made available. Such shows will be marked with a special sign in the show list (for example *).
Motivation:
At most shows the owners are allowed to present the cats
The proposal was accepted with 28 yes to 2 no votes and 2 abstention.
Proposal 8 Change to the Show Rules, – Addition to art. 1.13
Exhibitors, wishing ….(rest remains unchanged)… The duly authorized controller will then stamp the entry forms or confirm by e-mail before their despatch to the (rest remains unchanged).
Motivation:
To change the rules to what is being practised today
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 9 Change to the Show Rules, – Change to article 1.16
The show catalogue and a list (rest remains unchanged)… FIFe Secretariat – the list shall contain the awarded CAC, CAP, CACIB, CAPIB, CAGCIB, CAGPIB, CACE, CAPE, Best of Breed and Best in Show all results including BIV, NOM, BIS and absent cats.
Motivation:
All information from a show should be kept
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 10 Change to the Show Rules, – Change to article 2.2
The World Show shall always take place on the last weekend in October. The exact date of a World Cat Show must be fixed at least two years before and must appear clearly in the official FIFe show calendar.
Motivation:
The WS is already fixed on the last weekend in October.
The proposal was accepted with 31 yes to 1 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 11 Change to the Show Rules, – Addition to article 2.3)
The World Show is only open for cats of fully recognized breeds belonging to individual FIFe members.
Motivation:
It will be a problem; if a cat gets the title WW and the breed maybe never get the full recognition.
The proposal was accepted with 29 yes to 3 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 12 Change to the Show Rules, – Change to article 3.1
All cats must be registered either in the LO or RIEX of a FIFe member with the exception of Domestic Cats Housecats and Novices. Housecats older than 10 months must be neutered.
Motivation:
Housecats should not be promoted for breeding reasons, but as pets.
The proposal was accepted with 25 yes to 7 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal no. 13 Change to the Show Rules, – Rewording of article 3.10.k
any qualification higher than Excellent (=88>92 points) (no certificate, BIV or NOM).
Motivation:
To clarify the rule
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 14 Change to the Show Rules, – Rewording in article 4.8
Best in Show - The Best in Show can be chosen from:
Overall: Category I (Persian and Exotic), II (Semi-longhair), III (Shorthair and Somali and IV (Siamese and Orientals) Category I, II, III and IV
Separate : (Persian and Exotic) I (Semi-longhair) II (Shorthair and Somali) III (Siamese and Orientals) IV Category I, II, III and IV
Each category can have BIS titles as:
- adult male
- adult female
- adult neuter male
- adult neuter female
- youngster 6-10 months (not divided by sex)
- kitten 3-6 months (not divided by sex)
Housecats can have BIS titles regardless of hair-lenght, age and sex
Motivation:
To clarify how many BIS titles you can have
The proposal was accepted with 27 yes to 3 no votes and 2 abstention.
Proposal 15 Change to the Show Rules, – Addition to article 4.8
Nomination conditions:
Each judge may nominate one exhibit in each category he is judging as:
- adult male
- adult female
- adult neuter male
- adult neuter female
- youngster 6-10 months (not divided by sex)
- kitten 3-6 months (not divided by sex)
provided they have obtained at least 97 points.
The breed must be fully recognized.
Housecats may be nominated regardless of age as:
- male shorthair
- female shorthair
- male longhair
- female longhair
Motivation:
To clarify the conditions for nomination
The proposal was accepted with 28 yes to 4 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 17 Change to the Show Rules, – Change to art. 1.10a (together with Proposal no. 18)
The organizer must choose recognized judges from those, appearing on the official list of FIFe judges, as well as those who are not affiliated and recognized by FIFe (selected idp clubs in UK and USA), on condition that they may only judge breeds and varieties which they are entitled to judge in their own country, and such invitations must be reported to the FIFe Secretariat.
Motivation:
The present rule is unclear: same text as in the Judges Rul. art. 2.4 is added in art. 6.1.a
The proposal was accepted with 30 yes to 2 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 18 Change to the Show Rules, – Addition to article 6.1.a
recognised judges:
Only judges recognized by FIFe are allowed to judge at national and internationalshows, which are organized by federations or clubs, affiliated to the FIFe. Judges belonging to other organizations are authorized to judge those breeds which they are licensed to judge by their own organisation after being approved by the Board of FIFe separately for each assignment, according to the FIFe standard.
They cannot undertake:
- to supervise a stage;
- to act as an examiner.
Motivation:
The present rule is unclear: same text as in the Judges Rul. art. 2.4 is added in art. 6.1.a
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 19 Change to the Show Rules, – Rewording of article 6.9
No exhibit can be awarded a CACE or CAPE, unless it has obtained a minimum of 97 points in the class of Grand Int. Champion or Grand Int. Premier.No exhibit can be awarded a CAGCIB or CAGPIB, unless it has obtained a minimum of 96 points in the class of Int.Champion or Int. Premier.No exhibit can be awarded a CACIB or CAPIB, unless it has obtained the qualification EXCELLENT with at least 95 points in the class of Champion or Premier.No exhibit can be awarded a CAC or CAP, unless it has obtained the qualification EXCELLENT with a minimum of 93 points in the Open or Neuter class.
No exhibit can be awarded a certificate unless it has obtained the qualificationEXCELLENT 1 and the minimum of points for its class:
Class3-4: CACE – CAPE 97 points
Class5-6: CAGCIB – CAGPIB 96 points
Class7-8: CACIB – CAPIB 95 points
Class9-10: CAC – CAP 93 points
Bestin Variety: BIV 95 points (see 4.9)
Nomination:NOM 97 points
The reason for withholding a certificate has to be stated on the report. (see 6.11).
Motivation:
To clarify the rule
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 20 Change to the Show Rules, – Move from article 6.9 to 4.9
The 'BEST in VARIETY' title cannot be refused, if the exhibit has obtained the necessary 95 points in its class.” ( Move to Art. 4.9)
Motivation:
This article belongs to the article, where Best in Variety is described
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
Proposal 21 Change to the Show Rules, – Deletion of Annexes 1 and 5
Exceptions for Portugal
Exceptions for Norway and Sweden
Motivation:
According to Art. 4.4 and Art. 4.5 it is now possible to get the titles by showing in just 2 countries
The proposal was accepted with 29 yes to 2 no votes and 1 abstention.
Proposal 22 Change to the Show Rules, – Move from Annex 11 to article 6.9
Certificates and titles, which were not obtained according to FIFe Rules, should not be recognised as international points. (Move to Art. 6.9)
Motivation:
The rule belongs in Art. 6.9 and not in an Annex
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
from the Health & Welfare Commission
Proposal 1 – Modification of the Show Rules, article 1.8 c
1.8 Conditions for an International Show
c. That the cats have been vaccinated by a veterinary surgeon in accordance with each country’s veterinary regulations, against panleucopenia and cat-flu and have had the required boosters, at least 15 days prior to the show.
The cats have to be vaccinated with boosters at least every second year; the last vaccination has to be given no more than two years (730 days) before the show.
The period of validity for the vaccination is marked by the veterinary surgeon on the pet passport or vaccination certificate.
Vaccination against rabies is to be according to national legislation;
Motivation:
Various types of feline vaccines are commercially available which differ in efficacy and time of protection against disease. Boosters given in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and the vaccine administering veterinary surgeon’s decision should ensure that the cats are adequately protected.
The proposal was accepted with 24 yes to 8 no votes and 0 abstentions.
from NFFe
Proposal 2. – In Title IV - a new article 4.16., introducing a new FIFe title:
4.16. Distinguished Variety Merit (DVM)
This title is only available at National and International Shows to cats in classes 1-12, including neuters, youngsters and kittens.
To obtain the title, the cat must win “Best in Variety” a minimum of 10 times. The shortest qualifying period possible is two years and one day between the first “Best in Variety” and the tenth. This is to prevent a cat becoming a DVM too quickly.
In case this proposal will be accepted the new title should be reflected:
1./ in the heading of Title IV of FIFe Show Rules and in the abbreviations in point 4.1.
2./ in the table in the point 5.2 of the FIFe Breeding and Registration Rules with a remark to be placed after the full name of the cat.
Motivation:
The only title that cats are awarded at shows and its collecting does not lead to a higher recognition of the cat’s qualities is “Best in Variety”. This sometimes can lead to underestimation of the “Best in Variety” title from some exhibitors. Achieving this title would be especially helpful to the breeders, who concentrate their efforts on a specific variety within the breeds they are working with.
The proposal doesn’t change in any way the rules about “Best in Variety” title.
The proposal was accepted with 19 yes to 13 no votes and 0 abstentions.
from Aristocat
Proposal 1. – Delete in Title I - art. 1.11
1.11 Ribbons and Rosettes
CAC, CAP, CACIB, CAPIB, CAGCIB, CAGPIB, CACE, CAPE and BIV ribbons or rosettes will be supplied by the organisers
Motivation:
Economic and financial situations have forced many organizing clubs to only hand over against payment ribbons and rosettes, to which exhibitors are entitled when they receive certificates and BIV. We do not know of any competition, at which the gained price has to be paid for!
The proposal was accepted with 22 yes to 9 no votes and 1 abstention.
from KKÖ
Proposal 1. – Addition to articles 3.4 and 3.9 of the Show Rules
3.4 Admission to Shows
“- docked or cropped cats (tail and ears)”
3.9 Faults leading to disqualification. The following cats must be excluded from competition:
“ u. Docked or cropped cats (tail and ears)”
Motivation:
None stated.
The proposal was accepted with 32 yes to 0 no votes and 0 abstentions.
from FFL-Lux Cat-Club
Proposal 1. – Change to the Show Rules, articles 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 –delete 1.4
Exceptions are made for members as outlined in article 1.4, and Annex…..
Motivation:
None stated.
The proposal was accepted with 25 yes to 0 no votes and 6 abstention.
Proposal 3. – Change to Show Rules, deletion of part of Annex 8 (CAGCIB/CACPIB)
Motivation:
None stated.
The proposal was accepted with 17 yes to 11 no votes and 3 abstention.
from AMIL
Proposal 1. – Addition to Annex 9 of Show Rules
Due to the geographical location and climatic circumstances in Israel and Malta, there is a special exception to Article 4.15 allowing the title of Junior Winner to be awarded to a cat which has won “Best in Show” three (3) times in classes 11 and 12.
Motivation:
We hold 3-4 two-day international shows in Israel every year. However, seeing that most of the year is seasonally hot with extreme high temperatures, we are compelled to hold them within a very short winter period. Therefore, cats required to wait for the next, very brief, winter show season are no longer kittens or juniors. Also, we are geographically isolated and it is extremely difficult and costly to travel with our cats abroad.
The proposal was accepted with 19 yes to 9 no votes and 4 abstention.
from MFF
Proposal 1. – Addition to Annex 3 of Show Rules
The Malta Feline Federation proposes it be allowed the following exceptions to the FIFe Show Rules :
1) To organise International shows with 100 cats.
2) To obtain the following titles - All certificates may be obtained in the same country:
International Champion/Premier – 5 CACIB/CAPIB from 3 different judges
Grand International Champion/Premier – 7 CAGCIB/CAGPIB from 5 different judges.
European Champion/Premier – 10 CACE/CAPE from 7 different judges.
Motivation:
Malta is a small island with a low population, comparable to that of Iceland, and under existing quarantine regulations it is not possible for cats from other countries to visit Malta for shows. It is also not possible for the Maltese cats to leave the country to exhibit in other countries. The MFF is still growing and needs such an exception to allow it to continue.
It was decided to add it to Annex 3.1.part in art. 1.4
The proposal was accepted with 27 yes to 5 no votes and 0 abstentions.
