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Loi Sur l'Association dite 'The Jersey Football Association' (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 2009

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A decision made 26 August 2010 regarding: Loi Sur l'Association dite 'The Jersey Football Association' (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 2009

Decision Reference: MD-ESC-2010-0020

Decision Summary Title):

LOI SUR L’ASSOCIATION DITE ‘THE JERSEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’ (REPEAL) (JERSEY) LAW 2009 

Date of Decision Summary:

9th August 2010

Decision Summary Author:

Derek de la Haye

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Written Report

Title:

LOI SUR L’ASSOCIATION DITE ‘THE JERSEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’ (REPEAL) (JERSEY) LAW 2009 

Date of Written Report:

7th July 2010

Written Report Author:

Derek de la Haye

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject: 

At present the Jersey Football Association (“Association”) is an association incorporated by Act of the Royal Court dated 29 April 1952.   

Given the current status of the Association, it is not possible to make constitutional and/or other noteworthy changes in respect of the Association without the passing of a further law.  The inflexible nature of this arrangement is a significant encumbrance upon the Association, which should simply be able to evolve and administer itself pursuant to the ongoing wishes of its board, council or members.  The current arrangement is considered unduly restrictive and anachronistic.   

At that time the Association was incorporated it was not possible for it to become a company.  Since it has become possible several organisations have made the change to have this status. 
 

The Association will become a private company limited by guarantee which will enable it to benefit from the freedom that Jersey companies enjoy and, with it, the benefits of limited liability (which is not something that it currently has).  It would also place the Association on a clearer footing, falling within the comprehensive framework of the Companies Law. 

In order for this to happen it requires it to be agreed by the Sates. 

Decision(s) The Minister has agreed to ask the Law draftsman to prepare the necessary legislation prior to presenting to the Sates. 
 

Reason(s) for Decision: To support the JFA in processing this through the States in order to form the new Company. 

Resource Implications: None 

Action required: Send documentation to the Law draftsman. 

Signature: 

Position:

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture

Date Signed: 

Date of Decision: 

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