Manchester City Stars Football Club Club Constitution

Manchester City Stars Football Club Club Constitution

SECTION 1. CLUB DETAILS 1. The club name will be Manchester City Stars Football Club, hereafter referred to as the club for the remainder of this document. 2. The club shall have the status of an affiliated member club of The Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to The Manchester County Football Association (Affiliation Number DAU00632) 3. The clubs official address will be recorded as the Football In the Community Scheme of Manchester City Football Club 4. The clubs playing colours shall be identical to those of Manchester City Football Club SECTION 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aims and objectives of the club are: 1. To provide a safe, secure and inclusive environment to enable disabled players to train and compete in association football. 2. To identify individual player requirements, develop their techniques and skills, thereby improving the standard of football played by all. 3. To promote disability football at all levels and competencies both locally and nationally. 4. To provide fair, equal opportunities and treatment to all members of the club regardless of sex, race, disability, political or religious reasons. SECTION 3. STATEMENT OF INTENT The Club shall be an inclusive organisation exclusively offering football to people with disabilities across all age groups. Manchester City Stars Football Club values the diverse backgrounds of its players and officials and is committed to creating an open atmosphere of trust, honesty and respect. Members and officials of the club shall embrace this concept and shall in no way seek to divide or segregate sections of the club, such that the overall objectives are diluted or unfulfilled. The club will under no circumstances tolerate any acts of harassment or discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, political or religious reasons. SECTION 4. RULES OF THE CLUB These rules (Including the Club Constitution and Codes of Conduct) form a binding agreement between Manchester City Stars Football Club and every registered member of the club. 1. The club shall have the status of an affiliated member of The Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to The Manchester County Football Association. The rules and regulations of The Manchester County Football Association and The Football Association and anyleague or competition to which the club is affiliated shall be incorporated into the club rules. 2. No alteration to the club rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the Management Committee. 3. The club will abide by The Football Association s child protection policies and procedures, codes of conduct, anti-discrimination and equal opportunities policies. SECTION 5. MEMBERSHIP 1. The club members shall be listed in the register of members (the Membership Register) that shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.

2. Membership of the Club is open to players aged seven and upwards in accordance with both Manchester City Stars Football Club and Football Association rules. 3. The membership of the club shall be open, and will not be unreasonably restricted on the grounds of sex, race, disability, political or religious reasons. It is open to anybody who is prepared to accept and support the Aims and Objectives of the club. 4. Any person who wishes to become a club member must apply via the membership application form. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Management Committee. Membership shall become effective upon an applicant s name being entered in the membership register. 5. In accepting membership of the club, a person agrees to abide to the Club Constitution, Codes of Conduct and the rulings of the Club Committee(s). 6. The Manchester County Football Association and The Football Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand. Annual Membership Subscription 5.2 1. The Management Committee shall review an annual fee payable by each member annually. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member - fees are non-refundable. 2. The Management Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objectives of the club. 3. Annual membership fees are due on the first day of August each year and shall be payable to the Club Treasurer Resignation and Expulsion 5.3 1. A member shall cease to be a member of the club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Management Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than two months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned. 2. The Management Committee shall have the power to expel a member or refuse membership when, in their opinion, it would not be in the best interests of the club for them to remain a member. 3. Should a member wish to appeal against refusal or expulsion from membership a written appeal must be lodged within 14 days of the decision to the Management Committee, if this appeal is unsuccessful the member may apply in writing for a final appeal this appeal will result in a ballot of all club members and will be decided by majority vote if this appeal is unsuccessful the members name will be removed from the membership register. 4. A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any club property. SECTION 6. CLUB COMMITTEES Management Committee 6.2 The Management Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the club. The Management Committee shall consist of the following club officers: Chairperson Club Treasurer Club Secretary Football Development Officer Funding Officer Manchester FA Representative

Manchester Leisure Representative Member Representative Member Representative 1. Management Committee members shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) unless otherwise resolved at a Special General Meeting (SGM). 2. The Football In The Community Scheme of Manchester City Football Club shall act as the parent organisation of Manchester City Stars Football Club All decisions made by the Management Committee of Manchester City Stars Football Club must be reported to, and agreed by the Director of Community Affairs of Manchester City Football Club prior to any action. 3. One person may hold no more than two club committee positions at any time. 4. Decisions of the Management Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Management Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Management Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of any ties. 5. Meetings of the Management Committee shall be chaired by the Club Chairperson or in their absence the Club Secretary, the quorum for the transaction of business of the Management Committee shall be four (4). 6. Decisions of the Management Committee during meetings shall be entered into the minute book of the club and maintained by the Club Secretary. 7. Any member of the Management Committee may call a meeting of the Management Committee by giving not less than fourteen days notice to all members of the Management Committee. 8. Nominations for election of Management Committee members shall be made in writing with the nominated candidate being proposed and seconded by two current club members, to the Club Secretary not less than twenty one days before the Annual General Meeting (AGM). 9. An outgoing member of the Management Committee may be re-elected. 10. A member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Management Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Management Committee members shall fill any vacancy on the Management Committee, which arises between Annual General Meetings. Coaches Forum 6.3 1. The appointed Football Development Officer will chair the Coaches Forum and will liase between the Coaches Forum and the Management Committee. 2. The Coaches Forum shall meet every quarter and focus on the delivery and implementation of the clubs core aims and objectives across all age groups to identify and improve player and team development. 3. The Coaches Forum shall consist of members of the coaching staff, two elected members from each team by voluntary election and two independent members who will be asked to attend the meetings to give expert advice. SECTION 7. GENERAL MEETINGS 1. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held annually to: 2. Receive a report of the activities of the club over the previous twelve month period 3. Receive a report of the clubs financial activities over the previous twelve month period 4. Elect to office members of the Management Committee

5. The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Management Committee, shall enter minutes of general meetings into the minute book of the club. 6. The Club Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a general meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting. 7. The quorum for a general meeting shall be five (5) members 8. The Chairperson, or in their absence the Club Secretary shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and a simple majority shall pass resolutions. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the meeting shall have a casting vote. 9. A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the Management Committee and shall be called within twenty one days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than four Club Executive Members stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at a Special General Meeting (SGM) may be any business that may be transacted at an Annual General Meeting (AGM). 10. The Management Committee shall convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) on receipt by the Club Secretary of a written request from no less than nine members of the club. 11. Amendments to the Club Constitution will only be considered at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) or a Special General Meeting (SGM). A two-thirds majority must pass any new alterations. SECTION 8. CLUB FINANCES 1. A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the Club Account ). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account. 2. The Club Property shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club. The distribution of profits or proceeds arising from the sale of Club Property to members is prohibited. 3. The Club Committee shall have the power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club (although a Club shall not remunerate a member for playing) and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club. 4. The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical treatment, away-match expenses, post match refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as provided for in the Finance Act 2002. The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club: 1. Sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment; 2. Employ members (although not for playing) and remunerate them for providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Club Committee without the person concerned being present. 3. Pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests and indemnify the Club 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). 4. The Club shall keep accounting records for recording the fact and nature of all payments and receipts so as to disclose, with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position, including the assets and liabilities of the Club. The Club must retain its accounting records for a minimum of six years. 5. The Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement, in such format as shall be available from The FA from time to time. The Financial Statement shall be verified by an independent, appropriately

qualified accountant and shall be approved by members at general meeting. A copy of any Financial Statement shall, on demand, be forwarded to The FA. 6. The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer ( the Custodians ),who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision. 7. The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting. 8. On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The FA from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. The Club shall, on request, make a copy of any Conveyance available to The FA. On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, an EGM shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian. 9. The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their duties. SECTION 9. HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. The Club will strictly adhere to all guidelines presented by The Football Association, Health & Safety Executive and any local regulations in force at locations and buildings used for matches, training, meetings or other club events. 2. The Club will complete risk assessments for all activities operated by Manchester City Stars Football Club. 3. The Club will maintain a register of all accidents and incidents that occur during matches, training or at any other time that members are engaged in a club activity. 4. All participants in club events will be covered by Public Liability Insurance supplied by the Football In The Community Scheme of Manchester City Football Club. SECTION 10. CLUB OWNERSHIP 1. The Club is owned by the membership, although no Member will ever financially benefit from their shared ownership of the Club. 2. If a person ceases to be a member of the Club their share will be automatically forfeited. SECTION 11. INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES 1. The Management Committee shall be the sole authority for the interpretation of these Rules. 2. The decision of the Management Committee upon any questions of interpretation or upon any matter affecting the Club and not provided for by these rules shall be final and binding on the members except if otherwise directed by the Club in a general meeting. SECTION 12. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES 1. These rules may be added to, repealed, or amended by resolution at any Annual or Special General Meeting, provided that no such resolution shall be deemed to have been passed unless it is carried by a majority of at least two-thirds of the voting Members SECTION 13. DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB

1. A resolution to dissolve the Club will only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members present. 2. The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Management Committee will be responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club. 3. Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club will be transferred to a charity of the Management Committees choosing. 4. The Director of Community Affairs of Manchester City Football Club may dissolve the club at any time without notice or appeal.