❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about a review of Soccer Administration of Western Australia (SAWA), including its recommendations, endorsement status, implementation timeline, and historical funding allocations. The Minister's response provides details of the review, its recommendations, and funding, but notes ongoing consultation regarding endorsement.
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(2) Who has conducted this review? (3) When did the review conclude? (4) What were the recommendations of the review? (5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister
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(1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(3) When did the review conclude? (4) What were the recommendations of the review? (5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(4) What were the recommendations of the review? (5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(e) 2000-2001?
(3) When did the review conclude? (4) What were the recommendations of the review? (5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(4) What were the recommendations of the review? (5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(5) Which recommendations have been endorsed and by whom? (6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(6) When will they be implemented? (7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(7) How much money has been allocated to the Soccer Administration of Western Australia in the following years - (a) 1996-97; (b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001? Answered on 10 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) September 1998 (2) Senior Commissioner Gavin Fielding [Chairman] Mr Lloyd Stewart Ms Lydia Dowse. (3) The report was presented to the Hon Minister in November 1999. (4) See attached. (5) The government is consulting and working with the stakeholders in soccer to gain the necessary endorsement of the recommendations. (6) Subject to the outcomes of Question 5. (7) 1996-97 Nil 1997-98 $95,000 1998-99 $70,000 1999-00 $3,000 2000-01 Nil SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That SAWA be abolished and replaced with a newly incorporated association to control and manage all aspects of the game in this State. 2. That the new association be known as "Soccer Western Australia". 3. That Soccer Western Australia be the sole Western Australian affiliate of Soccer Australia. 4. That the members of Soccer Western Australia consist of five persons. The initial members of the association should be those nominated by the Minister for Sport and Recreation in consultation with the chairman of Soccer Australia or his nominee. 5. That the affairs of Soccer Western Australia be managed by a board of directors consisting of all of the five members of the association. 6. That the members of Soccer Western Australia [and therefore of its board of management] should have had no previous connection, direct or indirect, with any of the stakeholders in the sport of soccer in this State. 7. That members of Soccer Western Australia should retire after three years but be eligible for re-appointment. 8. That vacancies in membership of Soccer Western Australia be filled by the board of management. 9. That the existing clubs, rather than the existing associations, be affiliated with Soccer Western Australia. 10. That the constitution of Soccer Western Australia make provision for an unincorporated body known as the "Soccer Council" to advise the board of Soccer Western Australia on matters relevant to the control and management of soccer in this State. 11. That the Soccer Council comprise two representatives of those associations currently members of SAWA [whether Ordinary, Affiliated or National Soccer League members] and any other association of clubs, players or other interested persons approved by the board of Soccer Western Australia. 12. That Soccer Western Australia establish a professional secretariat staff, [including the employment of a full time chief executive officer with business and management expertise] to manage effectively and responsibly the affairs of Soccer Western Australia. 13. That the State Government suspend further financial assistance to soccer in this State unless and until the recommendations contained in this Report are put in place or at least an undertaking is given by the key stakeholders to implement the recommendations.
(b) 1997-98; (c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(c) 1998-99; (d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(d) 1999-2000; and (e) 2000-2001?
(e) 2000-2001?
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