Lakelands
Football Club
Terms & Conditions
Constitution
Article 1:
Name The Club shall be called Lakelands Football Club, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Club’.
Article 2:
Purpose The purpose of the Club is to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and youths aged six to nineteen.
Article 3:
MembershipMembership of the club consists of the players registered to play for the Club, Committee members and all officials appointed by the Committee. Members playing Under 15’s soccer or below are represented by their parents/guardians. The Committee may grant other categories of membership of the Club to individuals.
Article 4:
Government of the Cluba. The Club shall be governed by a seven member Committee. b. The Committee will consist of a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Officer, Finance Officer, Facilities Officer and Public Relations Officer.c. All Committee members must stand for re-election after five years continuous service.d. The Chairperson will always have the deciding vote on any split votes at all Committee Meetings.e. The Committee shall have control and management of the property (excluding all and any land and buildings) of the Club. Funds of the Club shall be withdrawn from the bank account(s) with which they are on deposit by the signatures of the Treasurer and either the Chairperson or Secretary. f. Expenditure over £100 requires approval of a majority of the Committee.g. The Committee may appoint a Finance sub-committee. This will be chaired and co-ordinated by the Finance Officer.h. The Committee may form other sub-committees to oversee special projects.i. By a majority vote, the Committee can fill any vacancies on the Committee that arise during the year by direct appointment. However, such appointees must stand for re-election at the next AGM.j. The Constitution can only be amended by a majority approval of the members of the Club at an AGM or EGM.k. The Committee may from time to time make, promulgate or repeal and amend all and any such regulations (provided they are not inconsistent with this constitution) as it may think expedient for the management and well-being of the Club. All and any regulations made by the Committee from time to time under this article shall be binding on the members of the Club unless repealed by the Committee or set aside by a resolution at an AGM or EGM of the Club.
Article 5:
Annual General Meetings of the Cluba. Annual General Meetings (AGM) must be held within 6 months of the end of the Financial Year of the Club. The Secretary shall notify the members of the AGM, in writing, at least 21 days before the date of the meeting. This will be presided over by the current Chairperson. If the Chairperson is not available then any other officer can perform this role. All members may attend this meeting.b.
Article 6:
Officers and Officials of the Cluba. The officers of the Club are Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Technical Officer, Finance Officer, Facilities Officer and Public Relations Officer.b. The officers of the Club can switch roles, if so agreed by a unanimous decision of the Committee.c. The officers of the Club are expected to perform their roles to the best of their abilities and be up to date with the skills and knowledge required to perform their respective roles.d. The Committee can appoint other non-executive officials to assist in the running of the Club. These include coaches, assistant coaches, team co-ordinators, fundraisers, match referees and administrators. e. All officers and officials of the Club work on a voluntary basis.
Article 7:
Duties of the Officers of the Club The duties of the officers of the club shall be:
Chairperson The Chairperson will preside over all meetings of the Committee, ensure that the business of the Club is conducted in accordance with the Constitution and in a mannerly fashion. The Chairperson will set the calendar and agenda for meetings of the Committee, the AGM and any EGM. The Chairperson is the chief representative of the Club, and may on occasion, be required to lead any dealings with third party organisations.
Secretary In the absence of the Chairperson, the Secretary will perform the duties of the Chairperson. The Secretary will keep minutes of the meetings; take a role call of all officers; read the minutes of the previous meeting when requested to do so by the Chairperson; read all important correspondence; record the names of members who introduce a motion; record the results of all motions; notify officers of meetings and their duties; take charge of all permanent documents pertaining to the Club; deal with all postal correspondence; keep a record of all current members of the Club and perform any other administrative duties required by the Committee.
Treasurer The Treasurer will receive and deposit all monies due to the Club; keep bookkeeping records of all funds; disburse funds on behalf of the Club; countersign all cheques made by the Chairperson or Secretary; give a statement of finances at Committee meetings; organise insurance cover; give a complete Financial Report at any AGM or EGM; oversee any investments held by the Club.
Finance Officer The Finance Officer is responsible for obtaining and organising financial sponsors for the Club; obtaining and organising funds from government agencies; organising events to raise money for the Club; chair and oversee the Finance sub-committee.
Technical Officer The Technical Officer is responsible for all aspects of coaching, team management, First Aid and match fixtures. This includes supervision, training and qualification of all coaches, assistant coaches, and referees. When deemed necessary, courses will be run by the Club or by a third party organisation. The Technical Officer must keep aware of all aspects of the skills and knowledge required for soccer, First Aid and the ethics of working with children and youths. The Technical Officer is responsible for registering Club teams and players with third party organisations.
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