The role of the governing body is to administer and develop football throughout the County, and to ensure that there are no barriers to participation, so that we can continue to grow our national sport at all levels of the game. The County FA is a volunteer led organisation with a Council of fifty three members who are representatives of the affiliated leagues in the County. The Association has a full time staff of administrators and development officers, who are employed to deliver the work of the Council, and to ensure the delivery of the County Plan which is the four year strategic vision for football throughout the region. Our aim is to provide the highest possible level of service and support to our member Leagues and Clubs so that we can increase participation, levels, raise standards and address behaviour issues through the RESPECT PROGRAMME, and provide a diverse programme of football education for coaches and referees. As well as supporting facility development and investment into the county. The association is responsible for all aspects of the football family, players, clubs leagues, referees, coaches and administrators, whatever your role I hope that you find the web site of interest and a source of reference.