Football

Well worth a read – nominees confirmed for FAW Council election

The nominees seeking election to the Council of the Football Association of Wales have been confirmed with clubs having until 25 July to submit their voting papers ahead of the count on 28 July.

The next term of the FAW Council runs from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027.

Below is a list of the nominated candidates, information on what clubs are able to vote, details on the election timetable and the responsibilities of a FAW Council Member.

Nominated Candidates

CYMRU PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:

CRUMP, Ruth

NUTTALL, Rebecca

WILLIAMS, Ian

ADRAN PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

BRISLAND-HANCOCKS, Sophie

POWELL, Gail

CYMRU NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:

LAWRENCE, Stuart

[Stuart Lawrence is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

CYMRU SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

COLE, David

JONES, Huw

ADRAN NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:

GWILT, Lucie

[Lucie Gwilt is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ADRAN SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

LEWIS, Annaliese

STEPHENS, Wayne

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NWC) (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

JAMES, David

NEWPORT, Simon

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NEW) (one (1) representative to be elected)

 The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:

 ROWLAND, Chas

[Chas Rowland is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (CW) (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated: 

EVANS, Graham

[Graham Evans is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (WW) (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

JAMES, Lee

REES, Alun

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (SW) (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated: 

DYMOCK, Neil

[Neil Dymock is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (GC) (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:

JENKINS, Marcus

LYNCH, Gareth

PRICE, Martin

NORTH WALES COAST FA (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

GREENOUGH, Matthew

JONES, Stephen Wyn

NORTH EAST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

HARRIS, John Andrew

ROSS, Debi

CENTRAL WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

DAVIES, David

LEWIS, Wyn

WEST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated:

CAWTE, Barry

ROBERTS, Karen

WALTERS, Thomas

SOUTH WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected)

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated:

GORNICKI, Mandy

SWEET, Philip David

GWENT COUNTY FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated: 

JONES, Kevin R 

[Kevin Jones is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

The role of an FAW Council Member

The FAW Council are responsible for:

Promoting, regulating and controlling football in Wales while building on its ability to unite, educate and drive positive change in the country.
Overseeing changes to the game in Wales to ensure it is constantly improving, from the grassroots game, through the domestic pyramid and up to international levels including youth teams.
Overseeing and advise on the organisation of competitions within Wales, including FAW affiliated competitions and those organised at Area Association level and their affiliated leagues.
Advising on and reviewing regulations to ensure the FAW rules, measures and procedures are fit for purpose and enforced to ensure consistency across the game.
Engaging with members to ensure their concerns, suggestions and interests are heard and understood.
Complying with and prevent any infringement of the Rules and Laws of the game.
Upholding the integrity of the FAW across all areas of the game and highlight any issues that could jeopardise the FAW or its members.
Representing the FAW at various engagement and events, including domestic and international football matches.