Farnborough Falcons RLFC Constitution Adopted on the 24th August 2007. 1 Name The name of the Association shall be the “Farnborough Falcons Rugby League Football Club” (hereinafter called the ‘Farnborough Falcons RLFC’). The club shall be constituted as a non-profit making organisation, any available funds and profits from sales, events etc., being used to further the aims and objectives of the Club. This club shall be based in the Borough of Rushmoor, in Hampshire being based at and associated to Farnborough Rugby Club, Tile Barn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LS. 2 Aims and Objectives The aims and objectives of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC are: 2.1 To provide access to the sport of Rugby League Football for a wide range of players from the age of 10 upwards, irrespective of religion, race, colour or ability. 2.2 To maximise and co-ordinate opportunities for all players and coaches to fulfil their potential. 2.3 To promote and develop Rugby League Football through the provision of coaching, equipment, and publicity. 2.4 To increase the number and quality of coaches, players, match officials and administrators participating in Rugby League in the area, bounded by, but not limited to, North Hampshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Berkshire. 2.5 To provide a structure for social interaction between members of the Club and other individuals and Clubs with similar aims and objectives. 2.6 To raise funds through sponsorship and other events and activities to support the aims and objectives of Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 2.7 To affiliate to governing bodies such as British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA), and others who may co-operate with Farnborough Falcons RLFC, to advance and develop coaches, players and the sport of Rugby League in general. 3 Membership of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC Membership of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC shall be open to: 3.1 Players from the age of 10 to open age irrespective of religion, race, sexual orientation, colour or ability. 4 Management Board 4.1 Purpose of the Management Board The primary purpose of the Management Board will be to develop proposals on future actions needed to implement the Farnborough Falcons RLFC aims and objectives, disseminating information and establishing a timetable to bring all sections of rugby league in the area together for their mutual benefit. 4.2 Membership of the Management Board Whenever and wherever possible, five (5) members from the full Farnborough Falcons RLFC shall be elected to serve on the Management Board. These shall ideally be: - Local authorities Recreation/Community Services/Leisure representative or nominee. And/or a representative from any: - Parent and/or Care Giver - Local School member - Local University/College member - Student Rugby League - Others in the Farnborough Falcons RLFC or Farnborough Rugby Club who wish to contribute to the membership and promotion of Farnborough Falcons RLFC but are not representing any of the above. 4.6 Each member of the Management Board shall serve a maximum two-year term before offering him or herself up for re-election 4.7 The secretary shall receive nominations for members of the Management board not less than seven days prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 4.8 The election of members of the Management Board shall be at the AGM. 4.9 The Management board shall meet a minimum of four times a year with seven full days notice of all meetings to be given to all Members. 4.10 The management board will have the power to establish working groups to help the Board to deliver the Aims and Objectives of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 4.11 Voting - Every member of the Management Board shall have one vote - In the event of equality of votes, the chair shall have a casting vote 5 Officers of the Management Board 5.1 The Management Board will elect the following Officers from its members: - Chairperson - Vice-chair - Secretary - Treasurer - Team Manager - Club Captain - Squad Captain 5.2 The officers of the Management Board shall be elected from the members of the Management Board and shall hold office until the conclusion of the next AGM. 5.3 Officers elected by the management board are: Chairperson TBA Vice Chair TBA Secretary Paul Carroll Treasurer Ralph Timpson Team Manager Richard Wond Club Captain Chris Abel Squad Captain Chris Parker In the event of absence, the roles of Chairperson & Vice-Chair may be delegated to other members of the Management Board to constitute a quorum (formed from a minimum of five (5) persons) to ensure the clubs business is conducted with priority but has sufficient governance to ensure probity. 5.4 Roles and responsibilities of the Management Board will be defined and documented by the elected officers following elections at the AGM. 6 Finances 6.1 The funds of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC shall be vested in the Treasurer who shall apply and deal with them in such manner, as the Management Board shall from time to time direct. 6.2 The Treasurer will open up a bank or building society account in the name of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 6.2.1 The Management Board shall appoint 2 authorised signatories for any cheques and cheques shall be signed by one of the authorised signatories. 6.3 The Accounts 6.3.1 The accounts shall be made up to the 31 August each year and shall be presented at the AGM of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 7 Support Panels The purpose and aims of these support panels are: • To provide support and qualified guidance to the local area in charge of the responsibility • To co-ordinate activity within the Area 7.1 Within the Farnborough Falcons RLFC the following support panels shall be created: 7.1.1 Coach and player development 7.1.2 Match officials 7.1.3 Any others whom the Management Board feel to be appropriate in order to action support issues. 8 Annual General Meeting and other Meetings 8.1 Annual General meeting 8.1.1 An Annual General Meeting will be held each calendar year in June when: - The annual report of the Management Board shall be presented - The audited statement of accounts up to the end of the financial year shall be presented 8.1.2 All members will be given 21 days notice of the date of the AGM 8.1.3 The quorum shall be five (5) members of the Farnborough Falcons RLFC areas membership 8.2 Other Meetings 8.2.1 The Chair may call a general meeting when he/she considers it necessary or desirable. 8.2.2 The quorum arrangements will be the same as the AGM 9 Dissolution 9.1 If the Management Board decides that it is necessary or advisable to dissolve, either wholly or in part any part of the Club, it shall call a meeting of all Farnborough Falcons RLFC members, of which not less than 21 days notice shall be given. 9.2 If the proposal is confirmed by a two third majority of those present and voting the Management shall have the power to realise any assets held by the Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 9.3 Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be given to any other Associations with the same, or similar, aims to the Farnborough Falcons RLFC. 9.4 Failing that it shall be applied to some sporting use. 10 Review of the Constitution The Farnborough Falcons RLFC Management Board, in consultation and agreement with two-thirds of the full membership shall, have the power to amend the constitution when and where required. 11 Adoption The Constitution was adopted on the date previously mentioned, by the persons whose signatures appear at the bottom of this document. Name: Paul Carroll Signature:Paul Carroll Date: 24/08/07 Secretary Name: Ralph Timpson Signature:Ralph Timpson Date: 24/08/07 Treasurer
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