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Constitution and Rules : Touchdown Claymores Glasgow Sabres FFC1 - Aims of the Club[a] To promote flag football through friendly competition [b] To provide opportunities for players of all ages to be involved in organised flag football 2 - Administration of the Club [a] The club shall be adminstered by an administration committee elected at the Annual General Meeting [b] The club administration committee shall consist of a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Youth Development Officer, PR / Recruitment Officer. The Head Coach will also sit on the Committee in a non-executive capacity. [c] Cadet, Junior and Youth members shall nominate a representative from the youth squad who may be invited to attend Committee meeetings. [d] The meetings and powers of the committee shall be set out in the Constitution and Standing Orders [e] The Constitution and Standing Orders can only be ammended by a two-thirds majority at an Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary Meeting [f] A petition, properly lodged, giving 14 days notice and signed by ten members is required to call an Extraordinary Meeting 3 - Membership of the Club [a] Membership is automatic if you pay the team registration fee and weekly fee.. The level of the fees shall be voted on at each Annual General Meeting [b] All players are required to be registered with the S.F.F.A Licence scheme [c] Players are expected to attend training at least once a week 4 - Disciplinary Arrangements [a] Players fined or sent-off during organised games are expected to pay their own fine to the appropriate association [b] Players and Committee Members are to be aware of all the rules of their association regarding discipline. Details are available on the SFFA website. [c] Players and Committee Members, if suspended, should not enter the dressing rooms or attend organised games during their period of suspension [d] The drinking of alcohol is prohibited at most venues, along with dressing rooms etc. Any breach of this rule shall be dealt with by the Team Manager [e] Players who may be in breach of S.F.F.A rules will be given full backing and assistance from the club if the case against them is deemed unfair 5 - Miscellaneous [a] It is the responsibility of all members of the club to report any breach of rules in writing to the Secretary of the club [b] It is the responsibility of all members of the club to report on time for games and training [c] It is the responsibility of all members of the club to report by phone or email at least 48 hours in advance if for any reason they are unable to attend a training session or competitive match 1 - Annual General Meeting [a] The Annual General Meeting shall be held prior to the start of the season, at a time and date to be determined by the committee [b] All registered players shall be entitled to attend the Annual General meeting and to vote. Cadet, Junior and Youth members shall be represented by the nominated youth squad rep. The responsibility of notifying members of the date and time of the Annual General Meeting shall rest with the Secretary [c] The order of business at the Annual General Meeting shall be as follows
[d] The quorum for the Annual General Meeting shall be two-thirds of the number of members 2 - The Committee (General Meetings) [a] The Committee will normally meet bi monthly at a time and venue to be agreed [b] The quorum shall be two-thirds of the number of the Committee [c] Business before the Committee at a General Meeting should be posted one week prior to the Secretary [d] All items for the A.O.C.B. should be notified to the Chairman at the start of the meeting [e] Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the Secretary and / or the Chairman, provided notice is given to every club member 3 - Agenda for General Meetings [a]
[b] The order of business can be varied only with the support of at least two-thirds of the members attending the meeting 4 - Conduct of the Meeting [a] The conduct of the Meeting is in the hands of the Chairman. All members wishing to speak should have the permission of the chair. All remarks are directed at the Chairman [b] The Chairman shall rule on any issues arising from these standing orders. The Chairman's ruling can be overturned only by a challenge supported by at least two representatives and carried by two-thirds majority [c] The Chairman shall be empowered to expel from the meeting any individual whose conduct is unhelpful to the proper discharge of the business in hand 5 - Powers of the Committee [a] The Committee has certain powers set out in the Constitution, relating to the administration of the club [b] In addition, the Committee shall recommend to the Annual General Meeting the level of club and match fees to be set for each season, and make recommendations on other matters which may vary during the season [c] The Committee is further responsible for carrying out the disciplinary procedure set out in the Constitution [d] The Committee shall also be responsible for making arrangements for the Player of the Year Awards night, and any other honour award to club members 6 - Miscellaneous [a] Minutes of each committee meeting and AGM will be taken by the Secretary or a nominated alternate and copies circulated to all team members within 7 days of the date of the meeting. [b] The meeting shall end after two hours. This standing order may be suspended with a two-thirds majority; the duration shall be for a period of 15 minutes and only two periods of suspension allowed at any one meeting |
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