"UTTER FOOLISHNESS."

That's how Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) secretary Vernon Williams is describing speculation of a possible
no-confidence motion against president Tony Marshall.

In correspondence to fellow board members, Williams cautioned his colleagues about the possible consequences
of a no-confidence motion.

"There is talk around the country that there is going
to be a no-confidence motion against the president. To my mind this is utter foolishness," Williams said.

"Under this present regime, board meetings have been held consistently and decisions are made by a majority vote. If there is non-performance, the whole board is culpable."

Marshall, who was elected president in August last year, has come under the microscope in recent weeks after board members voted to replace him as chairman of the BCA's Human Resources and Finance and Lottery Committees.

"The president has been removed from committees as chairman because it was perceived that there was
non-performance. The president is to take the sense of the meetings. I do not know of any occasion that he failed to do this," Williams said.

"I want to go on record that if this action is pursued, it will cost the BCA no less than $100 000 and to no avail for
Mr Marshall will not lose if it is defended. As a corporate secretary, I caution you, bring this matter to an end."

Under BCA rules, a no-confidence motion requires the signatures of a minimum of six board members or a minimum of 100 life/ordinary members.

Some board members polled by the DAILY NATION said they had no interest in participating in, or supporting a no-confidence motion against the president. (RG/HG)