FIFA passes massive reform package

FIFA's member nations voted overwhelmingly in favor of a landmark reform package at the extraordinary congress in Zurich Friday.

FIFA's member nations voted overwhelmingly in favor of a landmark reform package at the extraordinary congress in Zurich Friday, ahead of the presidential election. 

Term limits, the FIFA Executive Committee making way for the FIFA council, the publication of senior executives' salaries and a greater presence of women on FIFA committees are highlights of the reform package, which passed by a 179-22 vote.

The new president will not be able to serve more than three four-year terms, for a maximum of 12 years in office. Sepp Blatter had been president since 1998 until his ban removed him from office.

Other pieces of the reform package include:

President & Council members to serve maximum term of 3 x 4 years. Compensation for senior figures to be disclosed. pic.twitter.com/Ltf0hG6VKZ

— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) February 26, 2016

The way FIFA is governed will be overhauled: FIFA Council replaces ExCo; standing committees reduced from 26 to 9. pic.twitter.com/6zMm6596uU

— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) February 26, 2016

Reforms commit FIFA & its members to do more to promote #womensfootball & improve gender balance in decision-making. pic.twitter.com/GmxFL0QDp1

— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) February 26, 2016

A look at some of the key proposals passed with the reforms package. #FIFAelection pic.twitter.com/nrS8VqxaC7

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 26, 2016

Based on FIFA regulations, the new reforms will go into effect in 60 days.