PREMIER LEAGUE

RULES INDEX
RULES OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
CONTENTS
PREMIER LEAGUE RULES
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 76
Section A: Definitions and interpretation 76
Definitions 76
Interpretation 87
THE LEAGUE: GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE 88
Section B: The League – Governance 88
Name and Membership 88
Board Powers 89
Procedure at General Meetings 89
Relationship between Clubs and the League 89
Football Association Representation 90
Section C: The League – Competition 92
The League Competition 92
The League Championship 92
Relegation 93
Play-offs 93
Section D: The League – Finance 94
Obligations of the League 94
Obligations of Clubs 94
Accounting Practice 95
Operating and Other Expenses 95
Transmission of League Matches 95
Distribution of UK Broadcasting Money 95
Distribution of Overseas Broadcasting Money 97
Distribution of Title Sponsorship Money 97
Distribution of Commercial Contract Money 97
Distribution of Radio Contract Money 98
Relegated Clubs 98
Vale Added Tax 98
Distribution Account 98
Assignments of Central Funds 99
CLUBS: FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE 100
Section E: Clubs – Finance 100
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Power to Inspect 100
Club Bank Accounts 100
Submission of Club Accounts 100