News in 2024
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The 47th FIG General Assembly will take place in Accra, Ghana on: Sunday 19 May at 09:00 - 15:00 GMT and Thursday 23 May 2023 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT The General Assembly will be held onsite for delegates and observers who will be attending the Working Week in Accra. as part of the FIG Working
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Under the leadership of FIG President Diane Dumashie and her Council are looking forward to greeting many members, presidents, heads of delegation and FIG representatives onsite in Accra. We eagerly anticipate welcoming numerous members, presidents, heads of delegation, and FIG representatives to Accra. During the Assembly, the Council, alongside chairs of Commissions, Networks, Permanent Institutions, and Task Forces, will provide updates on their ongoing work. Additionally, the Council recommends the addition of extra ex-officio members to the council.
Throughout the Working Week, various fora and meetings are scheduled to facilitate interaction among members. These include the FIG Member Association Forum, the Forum of Regional Bodies, the Academic Members Forum, the Director General Forum, and the Corporate Member Meeting.
Furthermore, the Presidents meeting, tailored for Presidents or Heads of Delegation from Member Associations, will be an early-bird event, taking place from 7:30 to 9:00 on Wednesday, 22nd May. We promise there will be some coffee available...
The Presidents meeting, for Presidents or Heads of Delegation from Member Association will be a good-morning meeting, held from 7:30 to 9:00 on Wednesday 22 May.
Apart from these engagements, sessions organized by the ten commissions, networks, current Task Forces, and partners will be conducted. Additionally, dinners and tours will offer unique networking opportunities.
A crucial item on the agenda is the election of two new Vice Presidents. The FIG Council has received five nominations for these positions. Similar to the past three years, the election will be conducted online during the Working Week, utilizing the same voting system. This enables all members (in good standing) to cast their votes. Member associations are asked to register their official delegate and participate actively.
This year there can be up to 4 voting rounds. To conclude the election by the second General Assembly on Thursday, 23rd May, the first round of voting will commence on Sunday, 19th May, at 18:00 GMT, aligning with the time zone of the Working Week destination.
We encourage your active involvement and kindly request that you
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Thoroughly read and review the agenda and its attachments |
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read the Letter to all members |
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Familiarize yourself with the voting procedure |
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Register for and learn more about the FIG Working Week 2024 |
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Member Associations: All member associations are asked to appoint their official delegate
no later than 12 May 2024. Please submit through this google form: https://forms.gle/ing4sACb8M1e1gtVA |
Louise Friis-Hansen
9 April 2024
