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Each Officer and Member of the Management Committee shall have a vote at each meeting. In the event of voting the Chairperson shall have a casting vote. A quorum shall comprise of the Chairperson plus four members.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ed) Any officer or member vacancy that may arise between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by election, by and from voting members of the Management Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e4.2 - Responsibilities of the Management Committee: \u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Management Committee shall be responsible for:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eConducting the affairs of the Club\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCalling Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings of the Club\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnsuring the Club achieves, maintains and actively practices England Athletics Club Standards\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnsuring the Club affiliates with EA and is compliant with EA rules and regulations\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnsuring the Club meets the requirements of Bracknell Leisure Centre. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSet and amend Membership Fees\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Management Committee shall be empowered, at its discretion, to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSubmit nominations for President, for the officers of Chairperson, General Secretary and Treasurer and for Committee Members\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMake proposals for amendments to these rules\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscipline any Club member contravening these rules\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAppoint Life Vice Presidents, on the basis of exceptional service given to the Club over a significant number of years.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeam Managers are appointed for each of the following leagues/events:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAVL – Girls \u0026 Boys\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eYDL - Girls \u0026 Boys\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSAL – Men \u0026 Women\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorder League XC\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eChiltern League XC\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eXC \u0026 Road Relays \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSportshall\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e5 - Finance \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e5.1 - Management of Club Funds \u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea) The financial year of the Club shall run from 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e April to the following 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e March.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) All funds received or paid out by the Club shall be applied towards the furtherance of the Purpose and Objects as stated in Rule 2.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ec) The Management Committee shall cause Accounts to be kept of all monies, received or paid out by the Club and shall present annually reviewed Accounts to the Annual General Meeting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ed) All \u003cem\u003echeque and online banking\u003c/em\u003e payments issued in the name of the Club shall require the signature/\u003cem\u003eauthorisation\u003c/em\u003e of two Officers of the Club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e5.2 - Non-profit Making \u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll surplus income or profits are to be reinvested in the Club. No surpluses or assets will be distributed to Club members or third parties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e5.3 - Independent Reviewers \u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accounts will be independently reviewed by an appropriately qualified person on an annual basis for the AGM. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e6 - Membership \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembership of the Club shall be open to anyone interested in athletics on application regardless of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll main Club Memberships are on the condition that the athlete attends training and competes regularly for the Club throughout the year. Athletes failing to do either or both will not have their membership renewed or transition between groups. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different categories of Club membership are on the club website with the corresponding fees and criteria. The management committee will review these and make changes when needed. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerspective main Club members (school year 7+) shall register on the waiting list online. They will receive an automated acknowledgement and the membership volunteers will be in touch with applicants when spaces are available in the chosen training group. Individuals are invited for 3 free trial sessions, after this the coach and athlete will make a decision on membership. A one-off Joining Fee is payable on joining the Club, which entitles the member to receive one competition Club vest. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Committee may refuse membership, or remove it, only for good cause such as breaking the Code of Conduct or their character being likely to bring the Club or sport into disrepute. Appeal against refusal or removal may be made to the members.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e7 - Resignation of a Member \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembership shall be deemed to have ceased on the actual date of tendering a notice of resignation in writing by email and accepted at the next Committee meeting, unless the member be financially in debt to the Club, in which case acceptance will be withheld until the debt has been met. Members who pay monthly will be required to pay up till the end of the membership year, Club transfer requests will not be signed until outstanding payments are made. Memberships are non refundable except in exceptional circumstances, to be discussed and agreed by committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e8 - Subscriptions \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appropriate annual subscription to the Club shall be payable on election and subsequently on the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e April each year. Renewal offers will go out by email from 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e March and 3 reminders sent to non-payers, coaches will also be advised and asked to remind athletes and parents. After the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e April members cannot train or compete until their membership has been paid. After the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e July, unpaid members will be resigned from the Club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rates of subscription shall be set by the Committee annually, bearing in mind the financial requirements of the Club. The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating. The Committee shall have the power to waive the membership fee if circumstances so dictate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e9 - Alteration of Rules \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo alternations or additions may be made to the Rules except at the Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting called for the purpose. Notice of any amendment is to be given as provided in Rules 10 and 11.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e10 - Annual General Meeting \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Annual General Meeting shall be held during the month of October every year to receive the Committee’s report including Team Managers’ reports and the Reviewed Accounts, elect Officers and Committee Members and deal with any other matters specified on the agenda.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Secretary must give 21 days’ notice of the Annual General Meeting. Notice of any business which is desired to be placed on the agenda must be given in writing \u003cem\u003eby email\u003c/em\u003e to the General Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e11 - Extraordinary General Meeting \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Extraordinary General Meeting:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be convened at any time, by Resolution of the Committee, or\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMust be called by the General Secretary within 28 days of his/her receipt of a written request signed by not less than 8 members and stating the nature of the business to be discussed at such a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e12 - Club Uniform \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen: Royal blue/gold vest with diagonal Club logo.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen: Gold/royal blue vest or crop top with diagonal Club logo.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembers selected to represent the Club in competition must wear Club Uniform at all times and at home open events. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Club clothing can be purchased through the Club website. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e13 - Dissolution \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon dissolution of the Club any remaining assets shall be given or transferred to another registered CASC, a registered charity or UK Athletics for use by them in related community sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\u0022color: rgb(15, 32, 244)\u0022\u003e14 - Rules binding on members \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copy of these Rules (also on the Club Website) will be given or sent to each member on election, and payment of the annual subscription will be deemed an acceptance of them for all purposes. All Club members (athletes, coaches, parents, team managers, officials, volunteers) are bound by England Athletics Code of Conduct. A copy of the all the Club’s policies including Safeguarding, Inclusion, Health \u0026 Safety and the Grievance \u0026 Disciplinary Procedures are on the Club websit\u003cem\u003ee. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved by committee on 27/02/2025\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.bracknellac.com/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Club+RulesConstitution?version=6","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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