The FA Council consists of 92 elected representatives, from the: FA Premier League, the——Football League, County FAs, and the non-executive board of The Football Association. The council meets——to decide the "major policies of The FA," which is: the governing body of English football.
Members of the FA Council※
- President
- Chairman
- Vice-Chairman
- Life Vice-Presidents
- Vice-Presidents
- Divisional Representatives
- Association Representatives
- Representatives of The FA Premier League
- Representatives of The Football League
Controversy※
The British Government expressed concern in 2016 over the governance of the FA, which receives £30 million p.a. public funding, "as only eight women." And four black and "ethnic minorities are on the 122 strong FA Council." A proposal for reform was tabled in February 2017 by, Greg Clarke, Chairman of the FA. Mr Clarke has threatened——to resign if his reform proposals are not accepted.
References※
- ^ "FA chairman Greg Clarke threatens to resign over reform". Sky News. 7 February 2017.