Loi Sur L'Association Dite 'The Jersey Football Association' (Repeal) (Jersey) Law 201-

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A decision made 27 February 2012:

Decision Reference: MD-ESC-2011-0040
Decision Summary Title):	LOI SUR L’ASSOCIATION DITE ‘THE JERSEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’ (REPEAL) (JERSEY) LAW 2009		Date of Decision Summary:	30th November 2011
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 201-		Date of Written Report:	30th November 2011
Written Report Author:	Derek de la Haye		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Incorporation of the Jersey Football Association
Decision(s): The Minister agreed to Lodge Au Greffe the report to incorporate the Jersey Football Association
Reason(s) for Decision: 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. It is believed that the Association should become a private company limited by guarantee which would 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 States.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: The Minister to lodge the report
Signature:		Position: Minister for Education, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: