New control system for IFA proposed

In other proposals made last week, control of the IFA would be in the hands of a streamlined 50 member Executive Council, including the President, 29 county chairpersons, the National Committee Chairmen, four Vice Presidents and the Treasurer/Returning Officer.

A seven member Executive Board would be responsible for implementation of policy and day to day affairs of the Association, subject to Executive Council approval. It would comprise the President, four Regional Vice Presidents, Treasurer/Returning Officer and the Chief Executive.

Detailed policy formation and negotiations would remain the responsibility of National Committees and their respective Chairmen. Project teams would be established to deal with specific issues such as animal health, hill farming, nitrates. A young farmers committee is also proposed.