The terms of reference...
Bradford City FC Supporters' Board Remit
âThe Supportersâ Boardâ is the body established by Bradford City FC Ltd. according to the terms of this document.
âThe Club Boardâ is the Board of Directors of Bradford City FC Ltd.
Purpose of the Supportersâ Board
The purpose of the Bradford City Supportersâ Board is to strengthen the structured relationship between Bradford City FC, City supporters' groups and other supportersâ and community representatives, and to enhance Bradford Cityâs profile as a model of transparent and sustainable governance.
Remit of the Supportersâ Board
The Supportersâ Board will provide a regular channel of communication and consultation in both directions between the Club and its fan/community base. It is designed to be inclusive and to represent the full demographic range of the Clubâs support base, to whom it is accountable. The Supportersâ Board may discuss the actions of the Club Board, challenging them where necessary.
Issues for the Supportersâ Boardâs Agenda
These will include, but are not confined to:
* Club stability and sustainability for the benefit of current and future generations (including the clubâs strategic vision and objectives, short, medium and long-term plans, and proposals for supportersâ investment);
* BCFC financial and operational performance;
* The matchday experience of home supporters and season ticket holders, travelling and geographically-distant supporters, the fans of visiting clubs,and supporters travelling to away games;
* Contact between the club and supporters, including publicity and information exchange;
* Volunteering opportunities at the club involving supporters;
* Scheduling of club/fan events, such as Fansâ Forums and player appearances;
* Joint exploration of investment opportunities and ideas for marketing campaigns (including season ticket offers);
* Proposals for developing the clubâs fan base;
* Encouragement of the use of facilities at Valley Parade by external organizations;
* Community engagement, and contacts with local institutions (eg schools), local communities and community groups;
* Youth development;
* Relations with Bradford Council (including the Manningham Masterplan Board), charities and other public bodies.
Information to be Shared
This will include, but is not confined to:
* BCFC Annual Budget and Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and supporting information;
* Monthly performance against budget;
* Proposals that may affect the future financial situation of the club, such as the disposal of assets, change in the level of debt, or significant share transaction;
* Club colours and kit designs;
* Changes to machday arrangements;
* Fund-raising for special projects;
* Joint events such as Open Days or Community Days;
* Events organized by fans or supporters' organizations;
* Marketing, merchandising and sponsorship information;
* Contacts with public organizations.
Issues Excluded from Discussion
The Supportersâ Board will not be concerned with team matters such as player recruitment or selection, or the details of personal employment contracts entered by the club, or with football management appointments.
Arrangements for the Supporters Board
The Supporters Board will be chaired by the Director of Operations as the representative of the club, and meet monthly, prior to meetings of the Club Board In addition, the Supporters Board will schedule at least two open meetings/Fans Forums at appropriate times relating to the playing season.
The membership of the Supporters Board will include nominated representatives of specific supporter or community groups, and other individuals selected after a process of public invitation. Supporter members of the Supportersâ Board are committed to using their skills and experience on a voluntary basis to augment the development of the Club, by working in an open, professional and creative manner alongside existing staff.
Working Groups
The standing Working Groups of the Supportersâ Board are:
* Commercial
* Communications
* Community
Confidentiality
A major objective of the Supportersâ Board is to improve the flow of information between the Club and its supporters. This must however occur on the basis of mutual trust. As a general rule, any matter offered by any member of the Supportersâ Board on a confidential basis will be treated as confidential by the other members of the Supportersâ Board, and public disclosure of confidential information, if any, will be on terms agreed by the Supportersâ Board. All Supporter Members will agree to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to give effect to these principles.
BCFC, November 2012
