HARDNESS THROUGH DEFTNESS

Document Filename: Splitsville Franchise Acceptable Use Policy
Version: 1.1 (Replaces All Previous Versions)
Status: Final
Effective Date: 25/08/2007

Confidentiality: Unclassified

Document Owner: Splitsville Rovers & Slappers
Author: Komanche

Last Updated: 24/08/2007 12:47
Last Updated By:

CONSTITUTION

Name
The club shall be called Splitsville (The Club)

Objectives

The objectives of the Club shall be to arrange association football matches and social activities for its members.

Status of Rules

These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club.
Rules and Regulations

1.The Club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to/membership of The Football Association. The Rules and Regulations of The South African Football Association and the Limited Greek Sporting Club in Greenpoint, and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.

2.No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the Splitsville Board.

3.The Club will also abide by The South African Football Association’s Rover and Slapper Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Club Membership

1.The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the Membership Register) which shall be maintained by the Splitsville Board.

2.Any person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Board. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Committee. Membership shall become effective upon an applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.

3.In the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.

4.The South African Football Association and Greek Sporting Club shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

Annual Membership Fee

1.An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Board. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.

2.The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objectives of the Club.

Resignation and Expulsion

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 Club Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.

2.The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in their opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for them to remain a member. There shall be no appeal procedures.

3.A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club Property.

4.Playing hard, Partying hard, Getting fired up and throwing name is part of the parcel! If someone is deemed not behaving in the above manner, their contract will be terminated.

5.A member who is undeft shall be expelled with immediate effect – no arguments!

Club Committee

A member of the Splitsville Franchise is a member of the committee.
Annual and Special General Meeting

1. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year to:
1. receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year
2. receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year
3. consider any other business.

2. A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the Committee and shall be called within 21 days . The quorum for a General Meeting shall be fifteen members.

Club Teams
At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Club’s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report of the activities of the team.

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 income and assets of the Club (the Club Property) shall be applied only in furtherance of the objectives of the Club.

3.The Club Committee shall have power to authorize the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club.

4.The Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement in such form as shall be published by The Football Association from time to time.

5.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.

6.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.

7.On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The Football Association from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. 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, a Special General Meeting shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.

8.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.

Dissolution

1.A resolution to dissolve the Club shall 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 Club Committee shall 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 shall be transferred to the parent Association who shall determine how the assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the game. Alternatively, such assets may be disposed of in such other manner as the members of the Club with the consent of the parent Association shall determine.