Friday, 1 April 2022

Members to be given vote in May on new governance structure for Scottish Rugby

Scottish Rugby President, Ian Barr, is to call a General Meeting in May to propose a new governance and organisational structure of the Scottish Rugby Union.

Following a presentation by the Standing Committee on Governance (SCOG) to Council, Ian Barr has informed members of his intention to call a General Meeting in May to present a motion and the rationale on the SCOG governance proposal and to then seek the approval of members to progress with the proposal.

The SCOG proposal would see a new body established to:

  • hold the assets of Scottish Rugby, including the shares of the current operating company (Scottish Rugby Union Limited - SRUL),
  • exercise oversight of the activities of SRUL (managed via a “Relationship Management Agreement”), and
  • report to members a minimum of 4 times a year (after each meeting with SRUL).

The proposal is that the new body will be called “Scottish Rugby Union”, and that it will be a company limited by guarantee, owned by and responsible to member clubs.

The proposal also sees the creation of a Club Rugby Board made up of individuals directly elected from the club game.  

The Club Rugby Board will work with SRUL Rugby Development Department to develop and implement a strategy for the domestic game. It's proposed the Club Rugby Board will have a budget representing 15% SRUL’s average turnover.

Clubs should be on the look out for more information via their local Fora where they will be given an opportunity to raise questions in person.

SCOG presentation to Fora

 

See also:

Structure Consulation Proposal (August 2021)

Governance Taskforce disbanded (April 2020)

Taskforce on governance confirmed (March 2020)

 

 



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