The 2015 ICA General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August was the occasion of the election of a new Executive Committee (EC), as reported on the ICA page in the previous edition of GIM International (September 2015). The outgoing EC (2011-2015) can look back with pride on an effective period of office, during which ICA has succeeded with some notable achievements. A total of six individuals, all of whom contributed significantly to ICA, have left the EC. Most prominently, past-president Bill Cartwright is retiring after 16 years on the EC; his achievements in office have been outstanding and ICA will miss his wise and incisive leadership and judgment. The other five to depart all came from governmental mapping agencies: Tim Trainor (USA) and Derek Clarke (South Africa), both on the EC since 2007, have successfully ensured that ICA does not forget the cornerstone role of national mapping agencies throughout the world. Their mastery of detail, wealth of contacts and globally high reputation will not be lost to ICA as they will continue to represent the Association in other arenas, lead ICA committees and direct future conferences. Anne Ruas (France) also served two terms on the EC; her dedication to the international dimension of ICA will be missed but, as joint editor (along with Bill) of the new ICA journal, she will continue to benefit ICA with her outstanding research reputation. Anne also helped to organise the International Cartographic Conference in 2011, as did Paolo Menezes (Brazil), memorably, in Rio this year; Paolo leaves the EC but remains as chair of a Commission. Last but not least, Sukendra Martha was the first ICA vice president from Indonesia and was also able to contribute to the global nature of the past EC.
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