The 2005 FIM Biennial Session took place from 21 to 24 October, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Geneva Airport. The Management Council convened on Friday 21 and Sunday afternoon, the Commission and Panels on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23. The General Assembly opened on Monday 24 in the presence of representatives of 53 National Federations. In his opening address, President Zerbi made a report on the FIM activities during the 2005 season; the report was unanimously approved by the General Assembly, as well as the 2004 accounts and balance sheet and the report of the internal auditors. The annual reports of the Presidents of the Continental Unions, Commissions and Panels were also unanimously approved.

- The Nicolas Rodil del Valle Motorcycle Merit Gold Medal was awarded posthumously to former FEMA Secretary General Simon Milward, who passed away in an accident in Mali last February. The medal was awarded by President Zerbi to the mother of Simon, Mrs Milward, accompanied by his brother and FEMA Secretary General Antonio Perlot.

- The candidature of the Motorcycle Federation of Guam was accepted by the General Assembly.

- One post for FIM Vice-President and one post for Internal Auditor were open for votations. Mr Robert Rasor (United States) was elected FIM Vice-President, and Mr Josep Abad Pous (Spain) was elected Internal Auditor.

- The FIM Environmental Award was awarded to the MSC Zschopau, organiser of the last 2004 Enduro World Championship round in Germany.

- A convention of collaboration was signed between the FIM, ACEM and FEMA, during the Sunday session of the Management Council. This agreement makes official a collaboration that has been effective for several years and will increase in a near future. The agreement was signed by FEMA Secretary General Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General Jacques Compagne, President Zerbi and CEO Guy Maitre.

- A contract was signed between the FIM and the company IFMXF, promoter of Freestyle events, for the organisation and promotion of a 2006 Freestyle Motocross World Championship.

- The FIM Centenary book was presented to the Management Council. The book can be ordered on the FIM Internet site.

- A prize-giving ceremony for the 2005 World Champions in the Motocross and SuperMoto World Championships will be organised by the promoter Youthstream in Monaco on December 2, next

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