The supporters' council is an institution created by supporters' groups and associations Armada Ganda, Buffalo Indians, the supporters' federation and TRIBUNE7 in cooperation with KAA Gent. The supporters' council is the broadest possible representation of all Buffaloes so it can make their voices heard.

The supporters' council aims to improve the relationship between KAA Gent and its supporters by:

• initiating and maintaining a constructive dialogue so that they understand each other better;
• contributing to greater involvement of the Buffaloes in the functioning of the club;
• contributing to a respectful climate between KAA Gent and its supporters.

How does the KAA Gent Supporters' Council accomplish that?

The KAA Gent Supporters' Council meets (at least) three times a year (every four months) with the club. The council only has a signalling and advisory function. It is a broad advisory council and sounding board group that should represent all Buffaloes.

In a way, it is the parliament of the Buffaloes. The Supporters' Council and KAA Gent can give each other solicited and unsolicited advice and clarify each other's views. The council can raise issues with the club. KAA Gent can check things out with the council. The council's advice to the club is not binding. However, KAA Gent must justify why it does not follow a recommendation.

What can the Supporters' Council advise on?

The Supporters' Council can give its opinion on everything relating to KAA Gent's supporters' and public policy: match organisation, club culture, identity, supporter experience, supporter policy, supporter involvement, etc.

Policy and/or management matters are not dealt with, or only in outline, unless they fall under the club's supporters' and public policy