Governance Architecture
The Asian African Cricket Council operates through a multi-tier governance architecture designed to ensure institutional stability, continuity, transparency and operational efficiency.
Non-Regulatory Notice: The Asian African Cricket Council (AACC) is not a governing authority for cricket. The AACC does not issue binding rules, regulations, sanctions or directives applicable to national cricket boards, leagues, associations, clubs, players or officials. The AACC operates solely as a facilitative, advisory and collaborative institutional platform.
Guiding Principles
The governance framework of the Asian African Cricket Council is grounded in seven guiding principles established in Article III of the Charter, which govern all institutional conduct and decision-making.
Neutrality
The Council maintains institutional neutrality in all engagements. It does not align with political, governmental, commercial or private interests that may compromise its independence.
Institutional Integrity
Office-bearers and representatives act in good faith and in the best interests of the institution, upholding internationally recognised governance standards.
Non-Interference
The Council does not interfere in the internal governance, policies, disciplinary frameworks or regulatory authority of national or international cricketing bodies.
Collaboration
The Council encourages voluntary collaboration based on mutual respect, voluntary participation and constructive dialogue. Cooperation rather than competition.
Transparency & Accountability
Governance procedures are transparent and consistent with this Charter. Decisions are recorded and documented through the Secretariat.
Non-Commercial Character
The Council operates as a non-commercial institutional platform. It does not function as a commercial enterprise or profit-seeking entity.
Stability & Continuity
The governance architecture promotes institutional stability. Foundational leadership structures preserve long-term institutional direction.
Voting Framework — Charter Article XI
Ordinary Matters
Decided by simple majority of Governing Council members present and voting, provided quorum requirements are satisfied. Includes agenda adoption, endorsement of participation initiatives, and routine resolutions.
Reserved Matters
Require dual affirmative consent of both the Founder & Founding Chairman AND the Founding Secretary General, plus support of at least two additional Governing Council members. No resolution is valid without this consent.
- Election or removal of President, Co-Chair, Vice Presidents
- Appointment or removal of Governing Council members
- Establishment or dissolution of Committees
- Approval of annual budget
- Institutional partnerships of strategic significance
- Amendment of this Charter
- Dissolution of the Council
Quorum Requirement
No meeting may proceed without representation of both Founding Offices, plus at least two additional Governing Council members. The Founder exercises a casting vote in the event of a deadlock.
Governance Structure
Governing Council
Composition, appointment, responsibilities and current members of the principal deliberative body.
Committees
The three standing committees: Development, Membership and Institutional Collaboration.
Secretariat
The permanent administrative arm of the Council, headed by the Founding Secretary General.
Voting Framework
Ordinary matters, Reserved Matters, dual affirmative consent and quorum requirements.
Charter Amendments
Amendment procedure, approval requirements and history of charter modifications.
Read the Charter
The full AACC Charter — the founding document of the Council, published as a governance transparency commitment.