THE executive of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has sought the intervention of FIFA on a number of issues affecting the administration, chiefly the firing of general secretary Sheldon Phillips.A letter addressed to FIFA acting general secretary Mark Kattner was sent on November 13, and addressed issues pertaining to good governance. Phillips was dismissed by Tim Kee on October 20, for his failure to adhere to directives regarding the operational activities of the association.
The letter was signed by he association’s three vice-presidents, Krisendath Kuarsingh, Rudolph Thomas and Lennox Watson and board members Roland Forde, Neville Ferguson and Brian Layne.
The executive not only contends that the president did not have the right to dismiss the general secretary, but that Tim Kee’s actions could have serious industrial relations implications.
The executive contends that Tim Kee, at a specially convened meeting, accepted that he did not have the authority to dismiss Phillips and it was agreed to rescind the termination letter and replace it with a letter of suspension.
The executive, however, say Tim Kee seems reluctant to perform the action.(Sportsmax.com)