Far From The MCC
~ Est. in 1998 ~
Club Constitution
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1. Far From the MCC a.
The Club shall be known as Far From the MCC (hereinafter to be referred to as
"the Club"). 2. Objectives a.
The objectives of the Club shall be: b.
To provide recreational cricket for its members in and around c.
To play a series of friendly matches throughout the summer. d.
To promote a friendly atmosphere which can be enjoyed by participants and
spectators alike. 3. Membership a.
Membership of the Club shall be open to anyone over the age of 16 regardless
of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion
or other beliefs. However, limitation of membership according to available
facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis. b.
Each candidate for membership must be proposed, seconded and elected or
otherwise at a properly convened meeting of the Committee. The appropriate
subscription must accompany the application for membership. c.
The Committee shall have the power to suspend or exclude any member for
contravention of this Constitution, documented rules or published codes of
conduct that may exist at that time. In exercising these powers the Committee
shall adhere to the Club’s disciplinary procedures. Appeal against refusal or
removal may be made to the members. 4. Subscriptions a.
Annual subscriptions shall become due for payment on 1st January each year,
with the amounts being determined by the AGM. b.
The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant
obstacle to people participating. c.
Members not in full time employment shall pay half rate subscriptions. d.
Any member failing to make payment by 31st July shall cease to be entitled to
the rights and privileges of membership and may be expelled provided that
notice has been sent at least twice to the member’s last known email address
informing him/her of the proposed action. 5. Management a.
The management of the Club shall be vested in a Committee that shall consist
of the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary who shall be Officers of the Club
together with a maximum of ten other members. All the foregoing shall be
elected at the AGM and remain in office until the conclusion of the AGM of
the following year. b.
Four elected Committee members are required for a quorum for a Committee
meeting to take place providing the Chairman or Secretary is also present. c.
The Committee shall have the power to fill vacancies if they arise and to
co-opt members for particular projects, but co-opted members shall not have a
Committee vote. d.
The Committee shall also have the power to establish any sub Committee deemed appropriate to assist in meeting the objectives of
the Club, and to delegate to these sub Committees such duties as may be
considered appropriate. e.
The Committee shall have the power to appoint individuals to perform specific
duties on behalf of the Committee, and to delegate to those individuals such
duties as they consider appropriate. 6. Annual General Meeting a.
The AGM shall be held in the month of December as dictated by the practical circumstances applicable at that time. b.
At the AGM the meeting will: i Receive the annual report of the
Secretary. ii Receive the financial statements and the
Treasurer’s report. iii Elect the officers and the Committee for
the ensuing year. iv Consider any amendment to the
constitution of which due notice has been given to all members. Any proposed
change to the constitution must be received by the Secretary at least 14 days
preceding the meeting in order that all members shall have sufficient notice
of the proposal. v Transact any other notified business. c.
At least 21 days notice shall be given to members of the date, venue and
agenda items for the AGM. d.
All registered members of the Club at the meeting who are aged 18 years or
more shall have one vote. In the case of an equality of votes the Chairman
will have a second, casting, vote. Voting shall be by a show of hands except
where the Chairman decides voting shall be by ballot. 7. Extra-Ordinary General Meeting a.
An EGM may be called by the Committee to discuss changes to the Constitution
and Rules or any other Club business too urgent to wait for the AGM. b.
An AGM must be called if 25% of voting members so petition the Secretary in
writing. c. Three weeks notice of an EGM must be given to
the all members by email or in writing together with the motion/s to be
discussed. No other business shall be conducted. d.
Procedures for voting shall be as used for the AGM. 8. Finance a.
The financial year of the Club shall end on 31st December. b.
All funds belonging to the Club shall be deposited with a bank or building
society in accounts that shall carry the Club title. All accounts shall
operate on two signatories, one of whom will be the Treasurer and the other
either the Chairman or Secretary. c.
Expenditure above agreed budget levels may only be authorised at a Committee
meeting. 9. Property and Funds a.
The property and funds of the Club cannot be used for the direct or indirect
private benefit of members other than as reasonably allowed by the Rules and
all surplus income or profits are reinvested in the Club. b.
The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting
equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, travel
expenses and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as
provided for in the Finance Act 2002. c.
The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club: i Sell and supply food, drink and related
sports clothing and equipment. ii Employ members and remunerate them for
providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Committee without the
person concerned being present. iii
Pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting guests; d.
Indemnify the Committee and members acting properly in the course of the
running of the Club against any liability incurred in the proper running of
the Club (but only to the extent of its assets). e.
The Committee will have due regard to the law on disability discrimination
and child protection. 10. Winding Up a.
The members may vote to wind up the Club if not less than three quarters of
those present and voting support that proposal at a properly convened general
meeting. b.
The Committee will then be responsible for the orderly winding up of the
Club’s affairs. c.
After settling all liabilities of the Club, the Committee shall dispose of
the net assets remaining to one or more of the following: i To another Club with similar sports purposes
which is a registered charity and/or ii
To another Club with similar sports purposes which is a registered CASC
and/or iii To the Club’s national governing bodies
for use by them for related community sports. 11. Alterations to the Constitution The
Constitution may be altered but only by a resolution passed by two-thirds of
those present and voting at an AGM or an EGM called for that purpose. 12. Priority a.
Interpretation of all the above rules must be consistent with the statutory
requirements for Community Amateur Sports Clubs as first provided for by the
Finance Act 2002). |