N.S.W. Cricket Umpire s & Scorers Association Incorporated BY-LAWS

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1 N.S.W. Cricket Umpire s & Scorers Association Incorporated BY-LAWS

2 NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET UMPIRES AND SCORERS ASSOCIATION INC. BY-LAWS CONTENTS 1. INTERPRETATION Definitions Construction Headings Constitution APPLICATION OF BY-LAWS MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION Order of Business at Ordinary Meetings Voting and Ballots Role of the Chair Offensive Behaviour Notices of Motion Conduct of Business Amendments Rescission of Resolutions Attendance at Meetings Close of Meetings CODE OF CONDUCT Persons Who Must Comply with the Code of Conduct Association Code of Conduct Effect of Penalties Imposed by Judiciary Committees Breach of the Code... 8

3 - ii - 4A RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS VILIFICATION CODE A.1 Background A.2 Purpose of Code A.3 Conduct Covered by the Code A.4 The Relationship Between This Code and Other Rules and Regulations A.5 Procedures Following Allegation A.6 Procedure Where Allegation Not Resolved to Satisfaction of Complainant A.7 Continuous Breaches of the Code A.8 Reporting A.9 Continuous Education SELECTION ISSUES Establishment of the Selection Committees Selection Committees and Appointment of Members of Selection Committees Period for which Selection Committees Appointed Person Ceasing to be Member of a Selection Committee Duties of Selection Committees Meetings of Selection Committees Further Selection Committees EXECUTIVE OFFICER SYDNEY GRADE UMPIRES COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE UMPIRES SYDNEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION...ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 9.1 Umpires who Officiate in the Sydney Cricket Association Competitions Umpire Panel Members Umpires Bound by By-Laws, etc Principal Place of Abode... 13

4 - iii Sydney Cricket Association Competition Declarations OBLIGATIONS OF AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS Amendment of Affiliated Association's Constitutions Financial Year for Affiliated Associations Affiliated Association Information Affiliated Association Training Officer DISCIPLINING, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF MEMBERS Powers of the Board Board to Cause Notice to be Served on Member Date of Board Meeting Procedure at Board Meeting Notice of Board Resolution Board Resolution Special Meeting to be Convened Procedure at Special Meeting Notice of Special Meeting Resolution Further Right of Appeal Member May Elect to Proceed Directly to the Special Meeting EFFECT OF BREACH OF BY-LAWS Powers of the Board Effect of Decisions of Other Bodies Fined, Suspended or Disqualified Affiliated Association or Member Appeals REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE OF APPOINTED DIRECTORS CLOTHING AND APPAREL UN-FINANCIAL MEMBERS... 20

5 - iv ASSOCIATION AWARDS George Borwick Memorial Award Eligibility of George Borwick Award Allocation of Points for George Borwick Award Absence at Matches and Meetings affecting the George Borwick Award Discretionary Power of the Board in Determining George Borwick Award Winner The Alan Marshall Medal Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Panel Awards Allocated Sydney Cricket Association Panel Eligibility of Sydney Cricket Association Panel Award Allocation of Points for Sydney Cricket Association Panel Award Multiple Panel Points Determining the Sydney Cricket Association Panel Award Winners Multiple Award Winners Country Umpire of the Year Award Other Awards Presentation of Awards Register of Winners MEMBERSHIP Life Membership Proposal for Life Member by a Member Principal Membership Full Memberhip Election to Full Membership Ordinary Membership Junior Member upgrade to Ordinary Membership Scorer Memberhip... 25

6 - v Junior Memberhip Honorary Membership Period of Honorary Membership Affiliated Association Membership MISSION STATEMENT CHARTER OF ENTITLEMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS Entitlement of Membership Obligations of Membership DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS Honoarary Treasurer Liaison Officer Auditors DUTIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS Education and Development Manager Merchandise Officer Secretary (Training) Social Appointments Officer Public Relations Officer DUTIES OF OTHER BOARD APPOINTEES Country Umpires Advisor Country Zone Representatives Training Officers Newsletter Editor Association Web-master... 32

7 NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET UMPIRES AND SCORERS ASSOCIATION INC. 1. INTERPRETATION 1.1 Definitions BY-LAWS In these By-Laws, unless the subject matter or context otherwise indicates or requires: Affiliated Association means any association or other body, which is affiliated directly with New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association Incorporated. Association means the New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association Incorporated. Board means the Directors of the Association acting as a body. By-Laws means these By-Laws. Code of Conduct means the Code of Conduct contained in these By-Laws. Constitution means the Constitution of the Association and includes rules and By- Laws, as the case may be. Cricket Australia means Cricket Australia or its successor. Executive Officer means the Executive Officer of the Association. New South Wales Country Cricket Association means New South Wales Country Cricket Association Incorporated or its successor. New South Wales Cricket Association means the New South Wales Cricket Association or its successor. Principal Place of Abode means the place of residence where the relevant person ordinarily lives and sleeps at night. Sydney Cricket Association means Sydney Cricket Association Incorporated or its successor. Sydney Grade Competition means the grade cricket competition conducted by SYDNEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Sydney Shires Competition means the shires cricket competition conducted by Sydney Cricket Association. 1.2 Construction In these By-Laws, unless the subject matter or context otherwise indicates or requires: words (including defined expressions) importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa;

8 - 2 - (f) words (including defined expressions) importing any gender shall include other genders; words (including defined expressions) importing persons shall include corporations and bodies politic; expressions referring to writing shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as including references to printing, lithography, photography and other modes of representing or reproducing words in a tangible and permanently visible form and includes telegram, telex, facsimile transmission and ; references to business days means days other than Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; and references to days and cognate terms shall not be construed as referring only to business days but shall be construed to include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. 1.3 Headings Headings do not affect the interpretation of the By-Laws. 1.4 Constitution These By-Laws are made by the Board under the Constitution and are subject to the Constitution. In the event of any inconsistency between the Constitution and the By-Laws the Constitution shall prevail. Unless otherwise defined in the By-Laws terms used in the By-Laws shall be defined and interpreted in accordance with the Constitution. 2. APPLICATION OF BY-LAWS The By-Laws shall be binding on: the Association; the Members and Office-Bearers of the Association; the Affiliated Association Members of the Association; and the members and Office-Bearers of the Affiliated Associations. 3. MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION 3.1 Order of Business at Ordinary Meetings The order of business at Ordinary Meetings of the Association shall be: attendance and apologies; confirmation of minutes; formal correspondence;

9 - 3 - (f) (g) (h) (j) financial statement; reports and recommendations of the Board, Committees and Sub-committees, as applicable; other reports and recommendations; motions; nominations and election of new Members; general business; and any other business in accordance with the Constitution. 3.2 Voting and Ballots At all meetings of the Association the mode of voting shall be as required by the respective Constitution. For all ballots for elections conducted by the Association the method of recording votes shall be by numbering in writing on the ballot paper the preferential order against the names of all candidates with the first choice candidate as number 1. Any ballot paper on which a preferential number is not recorded for a candidate shall be rejected as informal. The Board shall appoint a person (who need not be a Member of the Association) to act as returning officer and to ascertain the result of any ballot. The result of any ballot shall be determined as follows: (ii) The candidate or candidates who receive the higher number of most preferred votes shall be elected. If in any ballot two (2) or more candidates receive an equal number of preferred votes, a further ballot of the Members attending the Annual General Meeting and able to vote in the election shall be taken as to which candidate shall be excluded, and, if after the further ballot is taken, such candidates still have an equal number of preferred votes, the Chair of the meeting shall decide which candidate shall be excluded. At the conclusion of the meeting in which the ballot process has taken place the ballot papers shall be destroyed. 3.3 Role of the Chair The Chair of the meeting shall have authority to decide any point of order, but any decision may be overruled and dissented from by a majority of those present. The Chair of the meeting shall preserve order, and may at any time call to order any Members whom the Chair deems to be out of order.

10 - 4 - When two (2) or more Members rise to speak at the same time, the Chair of the meeting shall decide which Member shall be heard first. Any Member may call the attention of the Chair of the meeting to any other Member being out of order or to any point of order. Every point of order shall be taken into consideration immediately, and decided by the Chair of the meeting. 3.4 Offensive Behaviour No Member shall make any offensive personal reflections upon, or impute any improper motives to, any Member or Office-Bearer. Any Member so offending shall immediately, upon being required by the Chair of the meeting, withdraw the offensive expressions or retract such imputation, and make an apology satisfactory to the meeting. Any Member refusing to withdraw the offensive expressions or retract such imputation, and apologise, shall not be allowed to further address the meeting at that or any subsequent meeting until that Member shall have complied with such direction, nor shall that Member s vote be recorded upon any question. 3.5 Notices of Motion Any Member wishing to bring forward any motion (other than a formal motion) shall provide written notice of such motion to the Executive Officer of the Association at least 14 clear days prior to the date of the meeting at which the Member wishes such motion to be considered. The Executive Officer shall make such notice available for inspection by Members until the motion has been finally decided. No motion, notice of which is on the business paper, shall be considered in the absence of its proposer, unless another Member, other than the seconder, produces a written authority for that purpose from the proposer. Such other Member shall then be allowed to move the motion. 3.6 Conduct of Business No business other than that specified in the notice convening a Special or Annual General Meeting shall be transacted at the meeting except, in the case of an Annual General Meeting, that business which may be transacted pursuant to the Constitution. A report of the Board or a sub-committee may only be adopted or referred back to the Board or sub-committee for further consideration and report to the next meeting. At any general meeting no Member shall speak on any motion or amendment for a longer period than ten (10) minutes without the consent of the meeting.

11 - 5 - (f) The Chair of the meeting shall put all questions first in the affirmative and then in the negative, and may do so as often as may be necessary to enable the Chair to determine the view of the meeting on such questions and thereupon the Chair shall declare the Chair s decision, which shall be final unless a ballot is called for. No motion shall be discussed until it is seconded. Any motion, once seconded, shall not be withdrawn without leave of the meeting. No Member shall speak more than once on the same question unless in explanation, and then only with the permission of the Chair of the meeting. However, any Member having previously spoken on the original question shall be entitled to speak once on each amendment and the mover of the original question shall have the right of final reply. 3.7 Amendments When a motion, or a recommendation of the Board or sub-committee, is moved and seconded, any Member shall be at liberty to move an amendment to that motion or recommendation. The amendment shall not be discussed until it is seconded. The Chair of the meeting may require amendments to be submitted in writing. No second amendment shall be taken into consideration until the previous amendment has been resolved. If an amendment is carried, the motion or recommendation so amended shall become the question before the meeting, whereupon any other amendment may be moved. If any amendment, either to the original motion or recommendation or any amended motion or recommendation, is lost, then a further amendment (if not to the same effect as that already lost) may be moved. No amendment shall have the effect of reversing or contradicting the question before the meeting. 3.8 Rescission of Resolutions A resolution, which has been passed shall not be altered or rescinded except by a motion to that effect of which notice has been duly given. Where a motion to amend or rescind a resolution has been lost, no similar motion shall be brought forward within three (3) months. This By-Law shall not be evaded by substituting any motion differently worded but in principle the same. 3.9 Attendance at Meetings Subject to the right of the Association to exclude all but Members, any person may attend the meeting, but none but Members shall be allowed to speak without the leave of the meeting.

12 Close of Meetings No motion for adjournment shall be proposed or seconded by any Member who has spoken on the motion before the meeting, or who has moved or seconded or spoken to any amendment to that motion, whilst that motion or amendment is under discussion. At any meeting, business shall only be taken after 10 pm providing two-thirds of the Members present agree. 4. CODE OF CONDUCT 4.1 Persons Who Must Comply with the Code of Conduct The following are required to comply with the Code of Conduct of the New South Wales Cricket Association. (f) Members who participate in matches organised by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations; Members that are in attendance at matches organised by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations; persons who are in attendance at matches organised by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations and who are members of any of the Affiliated Associations; persons who are in attendance at matches organised by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations and who are Office-Bearers of any of the Affiliated Associations; persons who are in attendance at matches involving teams representing any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations or selected by a selection committee of any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations and who are Members of the Association; and persons who are in attendance at matches involving teams representing any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations or selected by a selection committee of any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations and who are members and/or Office-Bearers of any of the Affiliated Associations. 4.2 Association Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct of the Association requires Members to:- bear a great responsibility for engendering public confidence in umpiring and scoring in cricket; be free of obligation to any other interest other than the impartial and fair judging and scoring of cricket matches;

13 - 7 - (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) hold and maintain the basic tenets of officiating, which includes history, integrity, neutrality, respect, sensitivity, professionalism, discretion and tactfulness; master the Laws of Cricket and the techniques necessary to enforce these Laws and exercise authority in an impartial and controlled manner; uphold the honour and dignity of their profession in all interactions with players, coaches, administrators, their colleagues and the general public; recognise that anything that may lead to conflict of interest, either real or perceived, must be avoided. Gifts, favours, special treatment or privileges that can compromise the perceived impartiality of umpiring and scoring must be avoided; display and execute superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal; prepare themselves both physically and mentally; dress neatly and appropriately when travelling to and from and whilst carrying out officiating appointments and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the Association; not be party to actions designed to limit unfairly or restrain access to officiating assignments or to Association Membership. That includes selection for positions of leadership based upon economic factors, race, creed, colour, age, sex, physical handicap or country or national origin; be punctual and professional in the fulfilment of all officiating appointments and obligations; work with each other and their governing bodies in a constructive and cooperative manner; resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one s position as an official to benefit oneself; never participate in any form of gambling on cricket matches in which they have either a direct or indirect involvement; not make false statements regarding their qualifications, credentials, experience, training or competence; and accept responsibility for all actions taken. 4.3 Effect of Penalties Imposed by Judiciary Committees Any person, other than a person who is an employee of New South Wales Cricket Association, who has been suspended or fined or otherwise dealt with by the Board or by a judiciary committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association may, at the discretion of the Board or Judiciary Committee: be prohibited from acting in any administrative position or as an Office- Bearer of the Association or take part in any match conducted by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations; and

14 - 8 - (ii) not be eligible to act as an Office-Bearer of any of the Affiliated Associations, until the Annual General Meeting of the Association held after the expiration of such suspension or disqualification or held after the day on which such fine is paid to the Association. 4.4 Breach of the Code Any Member who, in the opinion of the Executive Officer or a member of the Board, and either on or off the field conducts himself or herself or behaves in a disorderly or improper manner or in a manner which is to the detriment of the Association or cricket generally, may be required to appear before a Tribunal appointed by the Board to show cause why he or she should not be fined, suspended, disqualified or otherwise dealt with. (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Such Member shall appear before the Tribunal at such time and place as determined by the Tribunal and, in the event that the Member fails to appear as required, the Tribunal may deal with the matter in the Member s absence. Such Member shall not be entitled to legal representation unless the Board, in its discretion, determines that it would assist the Tribunal. The Tribunal may fine, suspend, disqualify or otherwise deal with a Member who is required to appear before the Tribunal under this By- Law 4.4. Written notification of the result of the Tribunal s adjudication shall be posted on the first working day following the adjudication to the Member who is subject to the adjudication. Such notification shall be deemed to have been received two (2) working days after posting. Any Member who has been fined or suspended shall not be permitted to take part in any match conducted by any of the New South Wales Cricket Associations: (ii) (iii) where a fine has been imposed, until after the fine has been paid; where such suspension is for a period of time, until after the expiration of such period; or where such suspension is for one or more specific matches, until after the completion of such match or matches. Any Member penalised under By-Law 4.4(iv) may, within seven (7) days of the deemed date of receipt of the written notification of the result of the Tribunal s adjudication, lodge a written appeal against that decision with the Chief Executive of the New South Wales Cricket Association. Any written appeal lodged pursuant to the provisions of By-Law 4.4 shall set out fully the grounds on which the appeal is made.

15 - 9 - (f) The New South Wales Cricket Board will consider any appeal as soon after its receipt as is practicable and, after considering the appeal, may confirm, amend or overturn the decision of the Tribunal as it deems fit. The decision of the New South Wales Cricket Board shall be final and no further appeal may be made to any other body except an appeal to a court on a point of law. 4A RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS VILIFICATION CODE 4A.1 Background Cricket is a game where polite interaction between participants and with spectators has always been an essential component. The cricket community is anxious to ensure that people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds enjoy playing and watching the game of cricket. To facilitate this endeavour and to demonstrate that cricket is in tune with the wider community in opposing racial and religious vilification in all its forms, the New South Wales Cricket Association has introduced this Code. 4A.2 Purpose of Code The purpose of this Code is to: recognise the commitment of New South Wales Cricket Association to the avoidance and elimination of racial and religious vilification; foster an environment where captains, in appropriate circumstances, deal with any alleged breach of this Code; and establish a framework for dealing with alleged breaches of this Code where action taken to resolve such matters has not been to the satisfaction of those concerned. 4A.3 Conduct Covered by the Code No person who is participating in a match under the jurisdiction or auspices of New South Wales Cricket Association or its affiliates shall engage in any conduct, act towards or speak to any other person in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates or vilifies such person on the basis of that person s race, religion, colour, descent or ethnic origin. 4A.4 The Relationship Between This Code and Other Rules and Regulations This Code does not restrict any other action that may be taken in relation to the conduct covered by this Code under the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct. 4A.5 Procedures Following Allegation Any allegation of a breach of this Code against a player should be directed, either verbally or in writing, to the captain of the team who shall:

16 immediately request the player involved to apologise appropriately to the complainant; or if the allegation is not admitted, undertake an investigation of the matter at the conclusion of the match. Any person found to be in breach of this Code as a result of an investigation by the captain, will be required to apologise appropriately to the complainant before being permitted to play in any future match. Where the allegation of a breach of this Code is against the captain of a team who admits such behaviour, the captain shall apologise appropriately to the complainant before being permitted to play in any future match. 4A.6 Procedure Where Allegation Not Resolved to Satisfaction of Complainant Where a complainant who has directed an alleged breach of this Code to the captain of a team is not satisfied with the outcome, the complainant is entitled to lodge a complaint with the governing body of the competition in which the team participates. 4A.7 Continuous Breaches of the Code Where a breach of this Code is alleged against a player who has previously breached the Code, the captain will again attempt to resolve the matter. However, if the captain regards the allegation to be more serious than the earlier occasion, the captain shall refer the matter to the New South Wales Cricket Association for appropriate action. 4A.8 Reporting Any allegation of a breach of this Code and the action taken to resolve it, shall be reported by the captain. 4A.9 Continuous Education New South Wales Cricket Association will prepare, maintain and make available to all member clubs and affiliates a booklet covering issues relating to racial and religious vilification. The Code will be included along with references illustrating examples of racial and religious vilification identified in other sports. Where any difficulty is experienced or is expected in implementing the principles of this Code, application should be made to New South Wales Cricket Association for assistance. 5. SELECTION ISSUES 5.1 Establishment of the Selection Committees There shall be two (2) Selection Committees, which shall be called the Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Selection Committee and the New South Wales Country Cricket Umpire Sub-committee. 5.2 Selection Committees and Appointment of Members of Selection Committees The Board shall each year:

17 determine the number of selectors to be appointed as members of the Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Selection Committee; appoint the members of the Sydney Cricket Association Umpires Selection Committee; appoint one of the appointed members of the Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Selection Committee to be the chairperson; and determine the representative on the New South Wales Country Cricket Umpire Sub-committee; The members of the Selection Committees need not be Members of the Association. 5.3 Period for which Selection Committees Appointed The members of the Selection Committees shall hold those positions for such period as is determined by the Board. 5.4 Person Ceasing to be Member of a Selection Committee A person shall cease to be a member of a Selection Committee if the person: (ii) (iii) dies; becomes of unsound mind or a person whose person or estate is liable to be dealt with in any way under the Act relating to mental health; or is removed by the Board, and the Board shall appoint a person to fill that vacancy. A member of a Selection Committee may resign by notice in writing delivered to the Executive Officer and shall cease to be a member of the relevant Selection Committee upon receipt by the Executive Officer of that notice. The Board shall appoint a person to fill that vacancy. 5.5 Duties of Selection Committees The duties of the Selection Committees shall be such as are from time to time prescribed by the By-Laws. 5.6 Meetings of Selection Committees The Selection Committees shall meet at such times and places as they each deem suitable and the chairpersons of the Selection Committees may convene a meeting of their respective Selection Committee whenever they deem it necessary. 5.7 Further Selection Committees Notwithstanding the other provisions of this By-Law, the Board may from time to time appoint a further selection committee or selection committees for any particular representative match or matches. The members of such committees need not be Members.

18 EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Executive Officer shall be employed by the New South Wales Cricket Association at such salary and for such period as the New South Wales Cricket Association may determine. The New South Wales Cricket Association shall make the selection of the Executive Officer from a short list of candidates nominated by the Board. The duties of the Executive Officer shall be determined by the Board from time to time, and shall include, but not be limited to, responsibility for: (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 7. SYDNEY GRADE UMPIRES the administrative work of the Association; the maintenance and safe-keeping of all records and minute books of the Association; keeping a record of the names and addresses of all Members; keeping such further records as the Board may determine from time to time. seeking prior Board approval for non-routine or large expenditure commitment. The Sydney Grade Umpires shall comprise a number of Panels of Members that the Board determines from time to time to be required to officiate in the Sydney Grade competitions. 8. COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE UMPIRES The New South Wales Country Cricket Association Umpires Sub-committee shall determine from time to time a Representative Panel consisting of a number of Members required to officiate in the representative matches conducted by that Association. 9. SYDNEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION 9.1 Umpires who Officiate in the Sydney Cricket Association Competitions Subject to the other provisions of this By-Law, a Life, Principal, Full (Umpire) or Ordinary Member who wishes to umpire in a competition conducted by Sydney Cricket Association requires to satisfy the Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Selection Committee of his or her capabilities. 9.2 Umpire Panel Members A Member shall not be appointed as an umpire in a competition conducted by the Sydney Cricket Association in any season unless the umpire is: (ii) a financial Member of the Association; and/or has been approved for appointment by the selection committee,

19 in respect of that season. A Member shall report in writing to the Secretary of the Sydney Cricket Association particulars of any disputes or protest that may have arisen in a match in which he or she officiated. A Member shall be required to complete all relative reports required by the Sydney Cricket Association and applicable to each match officiated. 9.3 Umpires Bound by By-Laws, etc A Member who umpires in a competition conducted by Sydney Cricket Association shall: be bound by and comply with the Constitution of the New South Wales Cricket Association; be bound by and comply with the rules of Sydney Cricket Association; be bound by and comply with these By-Laws; be subject to the jurisdiction of the judiciary committee of Sydney Cricket Association; and be bound by and comply with any rules governing that competition made by Sydney Cricket Association. 9.4 Principal Place of Abode A Member who umpires in the Sydney Cricket Association competitions whose Principal Place of Abode changes shall, within 14 days of such change, advise the Executive Officer in writing of the address of the new Principal Place of Abode and the date on which such change occurred. 9.5 Sydney Cricket Association Competition Declarations A Member who umpires any season in the Sydney Grade Competition shall first complete a Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 Declaration and Goods and Services Taxation Declaration and any other declaration required from time to time by the Sydney Cricket Association. 10. OBLIGATIONS OF AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS 10.1 Amendment of Affiliated Association s Constitutions An Affiliated Association shall advise any amendment of its Constitution to the Executive Officer Financial Year for Affiliated Associations The financial year for all Affiliated Associations shall end prior to 31 August each year.

20 Affiliated Association Information On or before 1 September each year, the secretary of each Affiliated Association shall provide to the Executive Officer: (ii) (iii) (iv) the name and address contacts of the President for the ensuing year; the name and address contacts of the Secretary for the ensuing year; the name and address contacts of the Association s accredited trainer for the ensuing year; and the total number of members and the number of members who are joint members of the Affiliated Association and the Association. Fourteen (14) days prior to the annual general meeting of Affiliated Association each year, the Secretaries of the Affiliated Association shall provide to the Executive Officer: (ii) The place, date and time that the Affiliated Association shall be holding their Annual General Meeting; a copy of the Association s annual report Affiliated Association Training Officer The Training Officer for each Affiliated Association shall require to be an Accredited Trainer of the Association before conducting any training leading up to an Association examination. 11. DISCIPLINING, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF MEMBERS 11.1 Powers of the Board If any Member: refuses or neglects to comply with a provision of the Constitution; acts in a manner which is unbecoming of a Member; acts in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of the Association; or neglects to comply with a lawful requirement or direction of the Board, the Board have the power to: (f) (g) (h) censure the Member; impose a fine on the Member; suspend the Member from Membership of the Association for a specified period; expel the Member from Membership of the Association; and

21 if the Member is expelled - disqualify the Member from being readmitted as a Member for a specified period. The above power may only be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law Board to Cause Notice to be Served on Member If the Board considers that a Member may have acted in a manner referred to in By-Law 11.1 and is considering passing a resolution to take action of the kind referred to in By- Law 11.1 against the Member then the Board shall cause a notice to be served on the Member. The notice shall: specify the alleged conduct that the Board considers that the Member may have engaged in; specify the proposed resolution to be passed at a meeting of the Board; specify the date, place and time of the meeting at which it is proposed to pass the above resolution; and inform the Member that the Member may do either or both of the following: (ii) attend the meeting and address the Board at that meeting; and submit to the Board either at or prior to the meeting written representations relating to the proposed resolution Date of Board Meeting The meeting at which the Board is to consider the above resolution shall be held at the date, place and time specified in the notice previously forwarded to the Member. The meeting shall be held not earlier than 14 days and not later than 28 days after service of the notice on the Member Procedure at Board Meeting At the meeting of the Board at which the resolution is to be considered: the Board shall: (ii) (iii) give to the Member an opportunity to make oral representations to the Board at that meeting; give due consideration to any written representations submitted to the Board by or on behalf of the Member at or prior to the meeting; and by resolution: (A) (B) vote in favour of the resolution; vote against the resolution; or

22 (C) vote in favour of an amended resolution so long as the penalty imposed in the amended resolution is less severe than the penalty contained in the original resolution included in the notice previously forwarded to the Member; and the Member shall have no right to legal representation Notice of Board Resolution The Executive Officer shall within seven (7) days of the passing of the resolution by the Board forward written notice to the Member informing the Member of the content of the resolution which was passed and of the Member s right of appeal to the Members in a special meeting Board Resolution If the Member who is the subject of a Board resolution does not exercise the Member s right of appeal in a special meeting within the period during which such right is exercisable, then the Board resolution takes effect upon the expiration of that period. If the Member exercises the Member s right of appeal to a special meeting, then the Board s resolution shall have no effect but the resolution of the Association in special meeting takes effect at the conclusion of the special meeting at which it is passed Special Meeting to be Convened If a Member who is the subject of a Board resolution lodges written notice of that Member s intention to appeal to the Association in a special meeting, then the Board shall convene a special meeting to determine that Member s appeal. The notice convening the special meeting shall: (ii) (iii) specify the alleged conduct specified in the notice originally forwarded by the Board to the Member; specify the resolution of the Board; and include a copy of any written representations which the Member requested to be sent to the Members. The Members shall be given at least 21 days notice of the special meeting Procedure at Special Meeting At the special meeting: no other business shall be transacted other than the resolution of appeals by Members against Board resolutions;

23 the Board and the Member shall be given an opportunity to orally address the meeting or make written representations to those present at the meeting or both for the purpose of stating their respective cases. The Members shall either: (ii) (iii) pass an ordinary resolution in similar terms to the Board resolution; or pass an ordinary resolution which has amendments to the Board resolution - such amendments may increase or decrease the penalty; or pass an ordinary resolution that no action is to be taken against the Member. all voting by Members shall be by secret ballot; a resolution shall be passed if a majority of the Members, present and entitled to vote, vote in favour of the resolution Notice of Special Meeting Resolution The Executive Officer shall within seven (7) days of the passing of a resolution in a special meeting forward written notice to the Member stating the terms of that resolution Further Right of Appeal A Member who is the subject of a Board or special meeting resolution may appeal to the New South Wales Cricket Association Board against that resolution within seven (7) days after notice of the resolution is served on the Member by lodging with the Chief Executive of the New South Wales Cricket Association a written notice which states that the Member wishes to appeal to the New South Wales Cricket Board. A Member who is the subject of a resolution by New South Wales Cricket Board shall have no further right of appeal to any other body or court other than on a point of law Member May Elect to Proceed Directly to the Special Meeting Notwithstanding By-Laws 11.2 to 11.10, a Member may by written notice to the Executive Officer at least 24 hours before the time for holding the Board meeting at which the resolution is to be considered, elect to have the question dealt with in a special meeting. Upon receiving such a notice the Board shall convene a special meeting of the Association and By-Laws 11.7 to shall apply. 12. EFFECT OF BREACH OF BY-LAWS 12.1 Powers of the Board Notwithstanding anything in By-Law 11 the Board may fine, suspend, disqualify or otherwise deal with any Affiliated Association Member or a member of an Affiliated Association in the event of the Affiliated Association member (not being a Member of the Association) violates or breachers any of these By-Laws and shall report such action to the next ordinary meeting of the Association.

24 Written notification of the result of the Board s adjudication shall be posted, on the first working day following the adjudication, to the Affiliate Association Member or member of the Affiliated Association who is subject to the adjudication. In the case of an Affiliated Association, the letter will be sent to the secretary of that Affiliated Association and, in the case of a member, be addressed to the member care of the secretary of the Affiliated Association of which the member is a member. Such letters shall be deemed to have been received two (2) working days after posting. Where possible the result shall also be advised orally to the member and to the secretary of the Affiliated Association of which the member is a member Effect of Decisions of Other Bodies The Board may adopt the suspension or disqualification of any Member or proposed Member imposed or confirmed by any recognised controlling body of a sport in New South Wales or imposed by any recognised body controlling cricket in any place in or outside New South Wales Fined, Suspended or Disqualified Affiliated Association or Member An Affiliated Association which is under suspension or disqualification, or which has been fined by the Board and such fine remains unpaid: (ii) (iii) (iv) shall forfeit all its rights and privileges in the Association; its Office-Bearers shall cease to be Members of the Association; its Office-Bearers shall cease to be members of any committee of the Association; and its members shall be debarred from officiating in any match conducted by any of New South Wales Cricket Associations. No Affiliated Association shall allow any member under suspension or disqualification, or who has been fined by the Board and such fine remains unpaid, to exercise any of the rights or privileges of membership of such Affiliated Association. No Member shall knowingly officiate in any cricket match with a Member under suspension or disqualification, or who has been fined by the Board and such fine remains unpaid. A suspension may be imposed for any period of time, which, in the case of a person Member, may be for life. Where any suspension has been imposed for more than one (1) year, but not for life, the suspended Affiliated Association or Member may apply to the Board for its removal after the expiration of one (1) year from the date of such suspension.

25 (ii) Where a person Member is suspended for life, the person may apply to the Board for its removal after the expiration of three (3) years from the date of the suspension. (f) A disqualification shall continue until removed by the Board following the written application of the Affiliated Association or Member disqualified Appeals (g) Any fine imposed by the Board shall be paid to the Association within seven (7) days of the deemed receipt of the notification and the Member so fined shall not take part in any match conducted by the New South Wales Cricket Associations until such fine has been paid. (f) An Affiliated Association or member of an Affiliated Association who has been fined, disqualified, suspended or otherwise dealt with by the Board may, within seven (7) days of the deemed date of receipt of the letter, lodge a written appeal to the Association against the decision of the Board. Such appeal shall set out fully the grounds on which the appeal is made. A person suspended or disqualified by the Board shall not take part in any match conducted by the New South Wales Cricket Associations or their Affiliated Association until such time as any appeal has been finally determined by the Association, or at the expiration of the original suspension, whichever occurs first. The Association shall consider any such appeal at the special meeting held immediately after the appeal is lodged and may confirm or amend the decision of the Board as it deems fit. An Affiliated Association or member of an Affiliated Association who is the subject of a Board or special meeting resolution may appeal to the New South Wales Cricket Board against that resolution within seven (7) days after notice of the resolution is served by lodging with the Chief Executive of the New South Wales Cricket Association a written notice which states that the Affiliated Association or member of the Affiliated Association wishes to appeal to the New South Wales Cricket Board. The decision of the New South Wales Cricket Board shall have no further right of appeal to any other body or court, other than on a point of law. 13. REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE OF APPOINTED DIRECTORS Prior to the appointment or re-appointment as the case may be, of an Appointed Director, or at such other time as a majority of the Elected Directors consider necessary, the Elected Directors shall undertake a review of the performance of any Appointed Director in such manner as the Elected Directors may determine. 14. CLOTHING AND APPAREL No item of apparel bearing the Association badge/logo, which has been disapproved by the Board shall be worn by any Member.

26 UN-FINANCIAL MEMBERS On or before 30 September each year, the Executive Officer shall make available to the New South Wales Cricket Association a list of un-financial individual Members, in respect of amounts owed at 1 September of that year, and still unpaid. Such list shall state the full name of each Member concerned, the Member s last registered address and details of the amounts owing to the Association and still unpaid, and shall be accompanied by a statement that a written communication has been previously forwarded to each of the listed Members advising particulars of the amounts due and the dates by which such amounts were required to be paid. No un-financial Member shall umpire in any match conducted by the Sydney Cricket Association, or any representative match of the New South Wales Country Cricket Association. An Affiliated Association Member remaining un-financial shall not be included in any insurance benefits that at the time may be in place by New South Wales Cricket Association. 16. ASSOCIATION AWARDS 16.1 George Borwick Memorial Award The George Borwick Memorial Award perpetuates the memory of George Borwick, MBE, and his outstanding contribution to the Association. The Award is made to the Member of the Association who, in the opinion of the Board, best exemplifies the spirit of that contribution by his or her efforts both on and off the field during the season immediately preceding the giving of the Award Eligibility of George Borwick Award A Member may decline to be considered for the Award by advising the Executive Officer to this effect in writing. A Member who elects to officiate in a Panel lower than that to which he or she was selected to officiate by the selection committee at the beginning of the season shall be ineligible for the Award. Officiating on either day of a two-day match will count as half a match in determining the number of matches in By-Law 16.2 (ii). Those eligible for the Award must - (ii) be financial Members of the Association; have umpired in at least ten (10) of the matches played in the preliminary rounds of the Sydney Cricket Association Grade or Shires Competitions in the season immediately preceding the giving of the Award;

27 (iii) have attended at least seven (7) of the meetings of the Association held during the period corresponding with the giving of the Award, being the sequence of meetings commencing with the September Ordinary Meeting and concluding with the March Ordinary Meeting, and including the Annual Convention and the Pre-season Rules meeting Allocation of Points for George Borwick Award Points will be allocated to eligible Members in the following manner: (ii) (iii) The average of match points allocated from club captains reports on umpires for the preliminary rounds of the Grade competitions conducted by the Sydney Cricket Association in the season immediately preceding the giving of the Award. (For the purpose of ascertaining the average points, individual criteria match points may be considered separately.) One-half of one point (1/2) for each day's officiating in the preliminary rounds of the aforesaid competitions in the season immediately preceding the giving of the Award. (No Member will be awarded more than the maximum number of points available to Members in the Panel with the least number of scheduled playing days.) One-half of one point (1l2) for each attendance at a meeting as set out in By-Law 16.2 (iii) The total points awarded for the purposes of this Clause will be the sum of the points allocated in accordance with the provisions of By-Laws 16.3, (ii) and (iii) Absence from Matches and Meetings affecting the George Borwick Award Any Member who does not officiate in a Sydney Cricket Association Grade or Shires competition match for reasons deemed appropriate by the Board shall have the number of matches accounted for in relation to By-Law 16.2 (ii) and be awarded corresponding points as set out in By-Law 16.3 (ii). Attendance records maintained by the Executive Officer will be used to allocate the points awarded under By-Law 16.3 (iii). A Member may elect to provide to the Executive Officer notification of non-attendance prior to any meeting. A maximum of two (2) such non-attendance notifications shall receive the appropriate points. Any dispute relating to this clause or By-Law 16.3 will be decided by the Board 16.5 Discretionary Powers of the Board for Determining George Borwick Award Winner Having used By-Laws 16.2 and 16.3 only to establish a list of Members who are eligible for the Award, the Board shall appoint a sub-committee made up, where possible of members of the Board who are not eligible for the Award, to determine at its complete and sole discretion from those eligible Members a winner, keeping in mind the contents of By- Law 16.1.