The International Cricket Council's (ICC) annual Conference has unanimously supported a proposal to amend the ICC Articles of Association to provide for the free elections and the independence of Member Boards. <br/> <br/>According to a statement issued in Dubai on Thursday, The ICC in its meetings in Hong Kong has decided that national federations should be autonomous and free from interference from government in the administration of their affairs. <br/> <br/>It said that all Member Boards must implement the provisions before annual conference June 2012 and a further 12 months would be allowed before any sanctions would be considered.<br/>