The League Managers' Association and the Professional Footballers' Association have made a number of recommendations in regards to improving refereeing standards.
The two authorities have collaborated to produce a report they hope will help to support match officials and raise standards in the game.
A working party led by Brentford's non-executive chairman Greg Dyke is keen to establish a talent recognition and fast-track scheme for referees, the appointment of a director of professional referee training and the introduction of a referee academy.
They are also keen to see a formalised complaints procedure put in place for clubs, managers and players to offer feedback on officials.
"The LMA and the PFA have brought together a wealth of football knowledge and experience with the single objective of improving refereeing standards in the professional game," said Dyke.
"Our research was extensive and the working party's recommendations are both thorough and considered.
"I have been impressed with the willingness of managers and players to focus on developing a unified set of constructive recommendations.
"However, an overall improvement in the quality of referee decision-making can only be delivered if all stakeholders are prepared to address the shortcomings in current systems and processes."
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson added: "Football has changed and developed enormously over recent years and the job of the referee has become an increasingly difficult one.
"The game is quicker, players are fitter and more skilful, there is a more scientific approach to player development and advances in technology allow every element of a game to be analysed.
"Given this backdrop, we want to work with the professional officials to ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved."
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