In his discussion with the media about the next steps, BSCFA Committee Chairman Ezequiel Cansino said that the next step that their attorney, Chris Coye, will take is to communicate with BSI's attorney to finalize the arrangements so that the signatures be formalized on the cane deal. There is some uncertainty as to whether BSI will accept this without a resolution from the general assembly.
But, as we told you, BSI may require that the BSCFA's remaining membership go back to another general meeting to pass a resolution to sign the deal. All of that will be discussed among the attorneys.
What all of this means for the factory owner is that they will have to enter into agreements with each of these new associations, including BSCFA. So, who will get to deliver their cane first? Well, SICB chairman, Gabriel Martinez, says that it is not in anyone's interest for any association to get preferential treatment when deciding who should go first.
He explained how the process worked up until last year's crop season:
Gabriel Martinez, Chairman - Sugar Industries Control Board
"The way it has been in the past is that both entities come together, I would say in a gentleman's agreement and the SICB would pronounce the date. I suspect that if they have that mandate from the branch directors, most likely they will proceed to dialogue or to sign with BSI and the SICB will be closely looking at what will happen and I guess we can't do anything else apart from what we have been doing."
Reporter
"In terms of time lines, do you actually foresee the members of the BSCFA actually going ahead and delivering before these new associations or is it that dialogue has to happen between everyone or among everyone?"
Gabriel Martinez
"That's an interesting question. I can only say that it would be in the best interest if we can start together. I don't think it will be appropriate for any one entity to start ahead of the other. I cannot speak for BSI, but I guess they would not be contemplating the issue on that particular line, but I am just speculating."
All of the associations are working on an urgent crop start, given the 6 week delay.
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