Statement – Deliberative Council | OneFootball

This Thursday, the 21st, the Deliberative Council will continue its meeting to discuss and approve the new text of the Santos Futebol Clube Bylaws.

Among the main topics to be considered are proposals related to the political participation deadlines for members. Following suggestions and considerations presented by the council members, the Bylaws Committee accepted adjustments to the text that was originally submitted.

Accordingly, the current requirement of three years of membership has been maintained for a member to have the right to vote in the club’s presidential elections.

The proposal to increase the minimum time required for a member to become a council member was also withdrawn. As a result, the current requirement of five years of membership remains in place.

Another point discussed was the possibility of requiring previous terms on the Deliberative Council in order to run for the club’s presidency. The initial proposal, which established the need for three terms, was withdrawn. The one to be voted on requires two.

In addition to these points, other relevant chapters of the new Bylaws will continue to be analyzed and voted on by the council members. Due to the number of articles, amendments, and highlighted items submitted, there is still no guarantee that the vote will be concluded this Thursday, and the process may continue in new sessions.

Last Monday (18), during the first stage of the meeting, the chapter related to the Football Corporation (SAF) was debated and approved by the Deliberative Council. The approved text expands the limit on equity participation in any future transaction, allowing a percentage of up to 80%, replacing the previous limit of 49%.

To assist in reviewing this chapter and making the necessary legal adjustments, the Bylaws Committee hired attorney Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro, one of the authors of Brazil’s SAF Law.

Finally, the Council repudiates any act of violence, intimidation, or aggression that occurred during last Monday’s discussions. It recognizes the legitimacy of demonstrations and debate, provided they take place with respect, civility, and responsibility.

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