The 12 Super League clubs and the 18-strong Association of Premiership Clubs (APC) have already given their backing in principle to the new format.

Super League will stay unchanged but the Northern Ford Premiership (NFP) will grow and split in two to form a pyramid above two new summer-based amateur divisions.

RFL executive chairman Richard Lewis, a firm advocate of the system, believes he has won over waverers ahead of a vote, which takes place at a council meeting in Halifax.

"The decision was made last year so really it's a ratification of that decision," said Lewis.

"I happen to believe that two divisions is a structure that is needed to create more interest for spectators. I expect it to go through."

The massive gap between "haves" and "have-nots" has been one of Lewis' concerns during his first three months in office.

And he is determined to ensure that no club goes the way of York, which was forced to fold in mid-season due to financial pressures.

"We had a terrific meeting last week and there was a recognition that we need to help APC clubs more centrally in terms of helping them grow their business," said Lewis.

"This year has been a really difficult year and we at the RFL haven't been geared up to help them as much as we should have been."

Club delegates are expected to give the thumbs up for York to return for next season, along with a second club from the capital, North London Skolars.

But an application to re-admit Bramley has been rejected by the RFL board.