![]() ![]() There is no formal job description or mandate of the NFL Commissioner on the NFL’s website, this is largely all that is said “As the league’s chief executive, the commissioner has a great deal of influence. Further, when issues arise, the Commissioner has the sole power to discipline, and adjudicate matters, this authority was further clarified the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in 2011, “NFL Commissioner Goodell is not only judge, jury and executioner, but also lead investigator, prosecutor and the court of appeals”. As an example “The Game Operations Manual is one of the league’s three comprehensive policy manuals for member clubs - the other two are for administrative and business operations, and media and public relations - and, by necessity, it is often military-like in its precision and astonishing in its thoroughness” Compliance with these manuals is carried by out by various offices reporting into the Commissioner (e.g., NFL Operations Office), attempting to ensure a level playing field exists for all NFL teams. The NFL through the commissioner largely governs the league by setting policy and procedure that teams need to comply with. He does not work for the fans, players or any other stakeholders. He is voted on (once initially) by the owners of the 32 NFL teams, and his appointment remains until death, retirement or removal. The NFL does not hold elections for the commissioner. ![]() The NFL is largely run day to day by the Commissioner. Section 1: What is the NFL’s Current Governance Framework? At the center of the paper is whether Roger Goodell is inherently conflicted? This paper will further explore how the governance and accountability structure around Roger Goodell has impacted recent decisions, and will further set out suggestions to arrive at a fairer and more balanced governance structure. Whether it was conduct related issues (e.g., Ray Rice sexual abuse charges), medical related (e.g., concussions and impact on NFL player’s long term longevity) or even now just sheer ratings declines, Roger Goodell the commissioner has been the sole arbiter or what punishments, policies and actions were taken. As revenue for the NFL continues to rise, and pay for the commissioner Roger Goodell reaches new heights recent issues call into question actually how protected players, fan’s and other contractual stakeholders are in the NFL’s governance framework. A public institution that is held dear by many Americans, suffers greatly from a poorly designed Governance framework. To best demonstrate the Corporate Governance challenges faced by major Corporations and businesses today, there is no better example than the NFL. ![]()
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