NASSAU, Bahamas — Under the “progressive” theme ‘Educate, Develop, Win’, CONCACAF’s constituents will sit down to discuss the business of football today at the fairy-tale Atlantis Resorts in the picturesque Bahamas.

The XXX Ordinary Congress of the North and Central America and the Caribbean sub-continental grouping will seek in part to bring members up to speed on the state of the confederation’s development programmes, success stories and news of major tournaments around the proverbial corner.

Immediately following the Ordinary Congress, the XXI Extraordinary Congress will seek to formalise positions within the executive ranks for the 2015-2019 mandate, with key incumbents expected to be returned unopposed — seemingly a vote of confidence by the general membership with the current stewardship of what is often referred to as the “new and transparent” CONCACAF.

Heading the list of positions eligible for dispute, but without a challenger, is the post of president currently held by the Caymanian Jeffrey Webb, who has held the office since the immediate aftermath of the earth-shaking 2011 cash-for-vote scandal.

Vice-president of the North American zone, Mexico’s Justino Compean, and Jamaica’s Captain Horace Burrell, vice-president Caribbean zone, will return unchallenged at today’s polls.

But a Central American showdown looms for CONCACAF’s representative on FIFA’s all-powerful executive committee between incumbent Rafael Salguero of Guatemala and Costa Rica’s Eduardo Li.

President Webb said he takes personal delight in getting together with the wider CONCACAF family to bring good tidings and to get their input in putting the ball in the right place as the confederation charts its self-acclaimed progressive course forward.

“CONCACAF’s Congress allows us the direct opportunity to further update each member association on the formidable work and tremendous growth achieved throughout the previous year, as we build the confederation’s vision and mission of promoting and developing our game.

“I am confident it (congress) will provide a productive and meaningful dialogue, while ensuring the confederation continues the journey to raise the standards of football,” Webb stated.

Yesterday, the Caribbean Football Union held their Ordinary Congress, while the Central American Association and CONCACAF had respective executive committee meetings. Another highlight of yesterday’s opening day of the two-day event — the glitzy Hall of Fame Dinner — was due to be staged at the Atlantis Paradise Harbour.

— Sean Williams