2013 is developing into a season of change for the sport in Ireland. The first big change announced was the new league structure which was launched in late 2012. The process of change continues with the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) due to start transitioning to a new structure with effect from its next Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled for the 16th February 2013. The new structure is expected to be fully in place by the time the IAFA holds its 2014 season AGM towards the end of this year.
Over the past 2-3 years, the IAFA has been working on the introduction of a new national structure for the sport which takes into account the new corporate governance guidelines recommended by the Irish Sports Council to the NGB sector in Ireland. If passed, the new Constitution and structures will put the IAFA at the forefront of NGB’s in Ireland in terms of corporate governance.
The proposed new Constitution, which has already been ratified by the league clubs, will introduce the following changes:
– The league, officials, coaches and flag brought together in one ‘whole sport’ structure.
– A new central administration for the sport to be led by a Commissioner.
– Separation of Board and Administration
– Directors of Officiating and Development to be appointed by the elected Board. (Director of Coaching already in place).
– Clubs directly electing IAFA Board members.
– A 9 person IAFA Board which will include an external Board member and rotating 3 year terms for Board members.
There will be a President and 4 new Board members elected at the upcoming AGM. An external Board member will appointed shortly and elections for the three remaining Board positions will take place at the 2014 season AGM.
Any candidates wanting to stand for election should fill in the form attached to the notice below and forward it to the IAFA Secretary.
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Notice of Irish American Football Association AGM – 2013
The Annual General Meeting of the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9 on Saturday 16thFebruary 2013 commencing at 11am.
Any proposals for inclusion on the Agenda should be forwarded to the Secretary by Saturday 2nd February 2013 – by email to cillian@americanfootball.ie or by post to 19 Castle Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Notice of Proposed Changes to Constitution
At the above mentioned AGM it is proposed to replace the current IAFA Constitution with the attached draft Constitution.
Proposed new IAFA Constitution 2013
Elections
In the event that the proposed Changes to the Constitution referred to above are passed, it is proposed to hold elections to the following positions on the IAFA Board:
- President – Term of Office: 16th February 2013 to Quarter 4 2014.
- 4 Board Members – Terms of Office: 2 serving from 16th February 2013 to Quarter 4 2015 and 2 serving from 16th February 2013 to Quarter 4 2014 (the two candidates with highest number of votes will have the longer term).
Candidates interested in standing for election should forward the appropriate Candidate for Election Form (forms attached below) to the Secretary by Saturday 2ndFebruary 2013 – by email to cillian@americanfootball.ie or by post to 19 Castle Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Note that all candidates should have a minimum of 3 years consecutive membership.
A meeting of the new Board will take place immediately after the AGM on 16thFebruary.