Terminou o suplício de comunicação para o FMI após a acusação que recaiu sobre o seu director-geral de abuso sexual de uma empregada de hotel em Nova Iorque. O FMI, manifestamente embaraçado, pautou-se pela distância face ao destino do seu líder, e Strauss-Khan acabou por se demitir na quarta-feira passada. O massa monetária foi colocando em linha as mensagens da equipa de comunicação de Washington. A crise do Fundo com DSK chegou assim ao fim, tem agora início a processo de selecção de um novo director-geral.
Terça, dia 19, às 19:03: IMF Press Line on selection process
The following can be attributed to William Murray, an IMF spokesman:
“The Dean of the IMF Executive Board is initiating contacts with his colleagues today about the selection process for the Managing Director.”
Quinta, dia 19, às 05:05: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Resigns
Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn today informed the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of his intention to resign as Managing Director with immediate effect. Mr. Strauss-Kahn made the following statement in a formal letter of resignation to the Board:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board:
It is with infinite sadness that I feel compelled today to present to the Executive Board my resignation from my post of Managing Director of the IMF.
I think at this time first of my wife—whom I love more than anything—of my children, of my family, of my friends.
I think also of my colleagues at the Fund; together we have accomplished such great things over the last three years and more.
To all, I want to say that I deny with the greatest possible firmness all of the allegations that have been made against me.
I want to protect this institution which I have served with honor and devotion, and especially—especially—I want to devote all my strength, all my time, and all my energy to proving my innocence.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn
The Fund will communicate in the near future on the Executive Board’s process of selecting a new Managing Director. Meanwhile, Mr. John Lipsky remains Acting Managing Director.
Terça, dia 17, às 22:59: Contact with IMF Managing Director Strauss-Khan
In response to queries, the following can be attributed to William Murray, an IMF spokesman:
We have not had contact with the Managing Director since his arrest in New York. Obviously, it will be important to be in contact with him in due course. We are aware of widespread speculation about the Managing Director’s status. We have no comment on this speculation, other than to note, as we did earlier this week, that the Executive Board was briefed informally on developments regarding his arrest in New York. We continue to monitor developments. Meanwhile, Mr. John Lipsky remains acting Managing Director, and the Fund continues its normal work
Terça, dia 16, às 17:20: MD Immunity
In response to questions on Managing Director Strauss-Kahn's immunity from prosecution, the following can be attributed to William Murray, an IMF spokesman:
“The MDs immunities are limited and are not applicable to this case”
Segunda, dia 16, às 22:08: Statement by IMF Spokesperson on Informal Executive Board Meeting on Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Ms. Caroline Atkinson, Director of the External Relations Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:
“The Executive Board convened this afternoon in informal session to receive a verbal report from senior Fund officials, including Mr. John Lipsky, Acting Managing Director, and Mr. Sean Hagan, the Fund’s General Counsel, on developments related to Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
“The Board was briefed regarding criminal charges that have been brought against the Managing Director during a private visit to New York City.”
“The IMF and its Executive Board will continue to monitor developments.”
Segunda dia 16: Hotels
In response to questions, we offer the following:
IMF staff have clear rules for where they may stay and how much they may pay on official travel, with an established system of preferred hotels and set rates, negotiated centrally. The Sofitel is not on the list of New York hotels, which are generally standard business hotels. At present, the maximum hotel rate in New York for staff on official business is $386 a night, including tax and service charges.
The Managing Director was staying in New York on private business. As such, he pays out of his own pocket for hotels. I would refer you to the Managing Director’s private lawyer, Bill Taylor, 202 431 6373 for any more information.
Segunda, dia 16, às 02:35 (de Lisboa): Status of IMF Board Meeting on the Managing Director
The following can be attributed to William Murray, an IMF spokesman:
“The tentatively scheduled informal briefing of the Executive Board has been postponed pending further developments in New York.
“Let me remind you what we said earlier today:
“In line with standard IMF procedures, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, is Acting Managing Director while the MD is not in DC. Mr. Lipsky will chair the informal Board session today.
”Ms. Nemat Shafik, the Deputy Managing Director who oversees the IMF's work in a number of EU countries, will attend Monday's Eurogroup meeting in Brussels.
“Lastly, we refer you again to the statement published earlier today regarding the Managing Director.”
Domingo, dia 15, 17:12 (de Lisboa): “Update on IMF developments” (corrige com atribuição de citações)
In response to questions from the media, the following can be attributed to William Murray, an IMF spokesman:
“The IMF Executive Board is expected to convene an informal session later today to be briefed on developments related to the Managing Director.
“In line with standard IMF procedures, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, is Acting Managing Director while the MD is not in DC. Mr. Lipsky will chair the informal Board session today.
”Ms. Nemat Shafik, the Deputy Managing Director who oversees the IMF's work in a number of EU countries, will attend Monday's Eurogroup meeting in Brussels.
“Lastly, we refer you again to the statement published earlier today regarding the Managing Director.”
Domingo, dia 15, 17:09 (de Lisboa): “Update on IMF developments”
“The IMF Executive Board is expected to convene an informal session later today to be briefed on developments related to the Managing Director.
“In line with standard IMF procedures, John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director, is Acting Managing Director while the MD is not in DC. Mr. Lipsky will chair the informal Board session today.
”Ms. Nemat Shafik, the Deputy Managing Director who oversees the IMF's work in a number of EU countries, will attend Monday's Eurogroup meeting in Brussels.
“Lastly, we refer you again to the statement published earlier today regarding the Managing Director.”
Domingo, dia 15, 12:24 (de Lisboa): “Statement on IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn”
Ms. Caroline Atkinson, Director of External Relations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:
“IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn was arrested in New York City. Mr. Strauss-Kahn has retained legal counsel, and the IMF has no comment on the case; all inquiries will be referred to his personal lawyer and to the local authorities.
“The IMF remains fully functioning and operational.”
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