Review of football in NSW

The purpose of the review is to conduct enquires and report on appropriate governance structures that will enhance the growth and development of the game in NSW.
The Board of Football NSW has circulated the final terms of reference to its members.
Football NSW invites all interested parties to make submissions on any matters covered by the terms of reference A1 to A6, by 5pm 30^th April 2011.
Football NSW are not inviting submissions on the terms of reference relating to Riverstone, as the Board needs to do more research on this project and get a better understanding of it before seeking your views.
All submissions should be sent to review@footballnsw.com.au, however if you wish to mail your submissions please address them to:-
Project Co-Ordinator
Review
Football NSW
PO Box 6146
BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153
In making your submission please:-

• Indicate which of the terms of reference you are addressing
• Identify the problem and your suggested solution
• Provide a daytime phone number on which we can contact you should we need to follow up
• Note that we will assume that we may publish or summarise your comments (with your name) unless you indicate otherwise 

The Board of Football NSW is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that Football NSW is effective and successful.
Terms of Reference



Purpose of Review
The purpose of the review is to conduct enquiries and report on the appropriate governance structures including the administration and management of football in NSW that will enhance the growth and development of the game and its participants within the national framework.
Scope of Review
To achieve the above purpose the Review will make enquiries and report on the following aspects relating to the administration, promotion, growth and development of the game in NSW:
Part A

1. Football NSW?s strategic priorities, within the national framework and in accordance with the National Charter and alignment of its administrative and organisational structure with those priorities.
2. The governance structure of Football NSW ? specifically constitutional and electoral processes and structures.
3. Relations and communications with Key Stakeholders including participants, Football NSW Members, FFA and NSW Government and Councils. 
4. The cost and affordability of playing football in NSW including fees, insurance etc. 
5. The financial position of Football NSW including its capacity to resource an appropriate level of growth in NSW. 
6. The delivery of high performance/technical programs as part of the national football development plan particularly in relation to the national curriculum.

Part B

1. The Riverstone Project