Governance and Operational Structure
A transparent structure that builds trust and enables strategic operations
GAFA is based on a classic tripartite structure of civil associations, enriched with specialized working committees that reflect the complexity of the football agent profession. This model ensures a system of checks and balances that encourages member participation.
Governing Bodies
Members' Assembly
The association's sovereign body
Functions and Responsibilities:
- •Approve and modify the bylaws
- •Elect members of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board
- •Approve the Annual Report, Balance Sheet, and Supervisory Board Report
- •Resolve on merger, division, or dissolution of the association
- •Handle appeals against expulsion sanctions of members
Board of Directors
Executive and administrative body
Functions and Responsibilities:
- •Daily management and legal representation of GAFA
- •Implement the Assembly's decisions
- •Manage the association's assets and resources
- •Approve or reject membership applications
- •Appoint specialized working committees
Supervisory Board
Internal control and supervision
Functions and Responsibilities:
- •Periodically examine accounting books and documents
- •Oversee the administration and use of association funds
- •Prepare annual report on the Annual Report and Balance Sheet
- •Attend Board of Directors meetings when necessary
- •Ensure transparency in all operations
Strategic Working Committees
Specialized committees distribute the workload, leverage the expert knowledge of members, and offer valuable opportunities for participation and leadership.
Legal and Regulatory Committee
Monitor and analyze regulatory developments
- →Prepare analysis of FIFA circulars and jurisprudence
- →Develop and update contract templates
- →Report on changes in national legislation
Continuing Education Committee
Design and implement the educational program
- →Organize webinars, seminars, and annual congress
- →Identify topics of interest and high-level speakers
- →Explore partnerships with academic institutions
Ethics and Discipline Committee
Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct
- →Investigate reports of code violations
- →Recommend sanctions to the Board of Directors
- →Ensure due process and right to defense
Membership and Development Committee
Drive growth and create new benefits
- →Manage the new member admission process
- →Negotiate agreements with service providers
- →Organize networking events
Commitment to Transparency
Transparency in governance processes
Public founding documents
Democratically led by members
Founding Documents
Public access to our statutes and regulations