The ARL has thrown its support behind plans to set up an independent commission to run and administer rugby league in Australia.

The ARL board met on Thursday where it was revealed plans for a draft of the new constitution, which will be required for the new structure, are already being prepared.

"A substantial amount of the detail to be included in that constitution and surrounding documentation was also resolved today," ARL CEO Geoff Carr said in a statement released on Thursday night.

"While there is still a lot of detail to be worked through, everyone is working towards the date of the November 1, 2010, as the most convenient date for the restructure to occur."