GFF’s new disciplinary committee receives a FIFA Approved Disciplinary Code
Kaieteur News- Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde has introduced the FIFA-approved Disciplinary Code to the newly appointed Chair of the GFF Disciplinary Committee, enabling the Committee to begin its work with priority on resolving outstanding cases .
The new constitution of the Committee was proposed by the GFF Executive Committee and approved by the GFF Congress in December 2020. It includes Chairman Eusi Anderson, who serves as Counsel General at CSM-DANCO, State Counsel Shawnette Austin and former Vice -Companies of the Guyana Crafts Union Congress President Lancelot Gap
GFF President Wayne Forde presents the FIFA-approved Disciplinary Code to the newly appointed Chair of the GFF Disciplinary Committee Eusi Anderson (right).
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Congress voted to replace the former Disciplinary Committee following a long period of inactivity and lack of communication that resulted in a backlog of unresolved disciplinary issues.
During a meeting with the new Chairman on Friday, GFF President Wayne Forde underlined the urgent need to address the list of outstanding cases and resolve them as soon as possible.
“It is vital that the new Disciplinary Committee moves quickly to provide clarity on issues that have remained unresolved for far too long,” said President Forde. “We look forward to progressing those issues as we work to improve the governance and reputation of football. The
The Executive Committee has every confidence that new, highly qualified members
The Committee will act with integrity and professionalism in the interests of good governance. ”
The GFF Disciplinary Committee is one of three independent judicial bodies within the framework of football governance, alongside the Ethics Committee and the Appeals Committee.
Examines and passes judgment on all disciplinary issues involving GFF members, affiliates, officials, players, clubs, intermediaries and games agents.
“I am humbled by this appointment as Chair of the Disciplinary Committee of the Guyana Football Federation. I look forward to working with the football fraternity in Guyana, our Caribbean partners and our partners globally to improve football conditions in Guyana, ”said Anderson.
“There will undoubtedly be challenges, there will be opportunities, but my decision remains to bring the best of my skills, ability and time into this new spill. I look forward to serving everyone in football and working with the local fraternity to build strong strategic partnerships for the betterment of football as a whole. ”