Firstly we have representatives of certain websites - the Official site, City Independent, Amber Nectar and Vital Hull all claim a seat. Could this be improved? The OWS used to be a site with a message board that had a little life in it, but has now all but gone. Could that particular chair be used for another section of support? How about Amber Nectar: what justification is there for them to have two representatives? Do all websites require a seat? If not, where do you draw the line?
Each stand at the KC Stadium has its own named member, apart from the North. Should this be changed? How can one person really be responsible for such large groups of supporters? Do representatives speak to fans on a matchday so they get a consensus of what people in their stand think? There appears to be a rep for the FLC itself. What purpose does this serve?
We have Goole, South Bank, Disabled, Southern Supporters, Tigers Co-operative, Sports Bar and Family Stand reps, all of whom could claim to have a valid reason to be placed around the table. Look deeper though! How do the club decide what areas of the country deserve representation? If we have Goole and South Bank, why not Hedon, Driffield or Beverley?
There is a Season Ticket seat. Do season ticket holders not already have a representative in the stand for which their season ticket applies? What opinions and feedback does this rep offer throughout the season?
The very same people on the committee could remain around the table but take on different groups of supporters to represent. How about the younger section of support? Should there be a voice for under-17's, for example? Why not have a specific member for "out of town" supporters instead of selective areas? Should each and every member have a specific topic to address the chairman and committee with?
As for the personnel, is a more democratic system for voting prospective members onto the committee needed? Should there be a maximum length of time one member can remain on it? Could the club promote the FLC better, and encourage fans to speak to their rep (and vice versa)?
For sure, those currently on the committee do it for the love of the club, and given the chance they would like to get as many fans' views across as possible and really tackle issues that would help both the club and supporters. But what improvements to the current set-up should be made to maximise the benefits?
Do you feel like you're represented on the Fans' Liaison Committee? If not, what can they do to put that right? Discuss on the message board.