The chair of the Everton Fans Advisory Board has promised to "provide transparency" to supporters ahead of their inaugural season working with Everton Football Club.
Following the debacle of the European Super League proposal in April 2021, a government fan-led review suggested that supporters should have a more active role in the decision-making processes involving their teams.
Last month Everton confirmed the finalisation of the first ever Fan Advisory Board after a series of elections had taken place.
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Supporters, Dave Kelly, Julie Clarke and Tony Whittaker joined Bal in being voted onto the FAB, which will consist of fans from other supporter groups.
And Bal has now addressed fellow Evertonians about the challenge the FAB face over the coming years in their bid to "ensure the club returns to where it belongs".
"Our focus will be on the strategic aspects of our Club, learning more about the decision-making, governance and the future direction of Everton," said Bal in an open letter on the Evertonfc.com website. "We will advise and provide input and feedback. We will bring suggestions, ideas and opportunities from our global fanbase to the table. And when it is right to do so, we will challenge the Club’s most senior representatives in a timely and appropriate way.
"The Club has already outlined its desire to hear where it can be further challenged; where we as supporters feel improvements can be made. While we all appreciate there is a lot of work required, our collective aim as supporters is the same as the Club’s; we want the best possible version of Everton - and to ensure the Club returns to where it belongs, challenging for honours both domestically and in Europe.
"I think it should be acknowledged that Everton as a club has given us, as fans, the opportunity to deliver a FAB in what I believe is the right way. The development of our FAB has been a truly supporter-led process. I don’t believe this is something that any other club has done, and I genuinely believe we have an Advisory Board that has benefitted from that hands-off approach the Club’s CEO has shown; having faith in the process from the outset.
"As a FAB, we are now up and running. The FAB will initially meet monthly, and in addition to this, we will also meet with the Club quarterly. But it is our intention to listen and represent fans on key strategic matters every day."
He added: "It is crucial that we are as accessible and visible as possible to ensure we are truly representing - in a fair and accurate way - the wishes and views of the collective Everton fanbase. In unity, there is strength. And there is no fanbase better than ours.
"We are determined to ensure we share and provide transparency as your FAB – and we can’t wait to hear from you."
Supporters looking to raise issue with the FAB should contact Bal at - Chair@efc-fanadvisoryboard.com .
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