In 1290 the counts of Savoy got the right to appoint a deputy ruler ( vice-dominus ) of the diocese , the title of Vidame of Geneva was granted to the family of count FranÃ ois de Candie of Chambery-Le-Vieux a Chatellaine of the Savoy . In 1290 the latter obtained the right of installing the vice-dominus of the diocese , the title of Vidame of Geneva was granted to the counts of the House of Candia under count FranÃ ois de Candie of ChambÃ ry-Le-Vieux a Chatellaine of the Savoy , this official exercised minor jurisdiction in the town in the bishop 's .