[Peterdavies]

If you look at Real madrid, also as an example, its a bit like the old Working Men's Club set up. Committee, elected by the members, set the rules. Certain restrictions in place, length of service, etc (so committee cant decide to change rules and be in office for ever), and certain members get paid. Like it would be a good idea to pay the secretary of the committee, cos there are probably some legal responsibilities, and maybe good having a lawyer on the committee too. So, maybe have some "honarary" committee members, paid a fee to act as consultants - lawyer, secretary and maybe treasurer. After that, the committee is elected by voting, volunteers proposed and seconded by other members to act on the committee. Must attend, miss two meetings and resigned, etc.

Not rocket science, and keeping it simple allows everyone to understand