The T&T cycling fraternity is bracing to face the polls for a second time in less than four years to elect another president, following the sudden resignation of Larry Romany earlier this week.
Romany reportedly told his former executives in the cycling federation that additional work now prevents him from giving the type of commitment to run the affairs of the sport. Ironically, Romany took over from Robert Farrier, whom himself had resigned in June of this year citing an increase in his workload.
Guardian Media Sports learnt that according to the federation’s constitution, an interim president, as some people have been calling for, cannot be appointed. However, it is understood that the constitution provides for the re-election of a new president once the administration has been in power for 42 months or less. And with Romany taking over for Farrier, who was elected for a second term in 2016, the age of the new administration is just 36 months old.
Racing Committee chairman Joseph Roberts is now considered the best choice, having had years of experience under previous administrations.
The decision on the way forward will be made today when a reconvened General Council meeting takes place at the National Cycling Centre (NCC). Last week’s council meeting did not take place because there was no quorum, but one official said today’s meeting will be used to discuss a number of issues, such as the resignation of Romany, the finance committee, disciplinary committee and the racing committee reports among other things.