CLUB RULES
TITLE
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This
Club shall be called “Chesterfield Ladies FC”. 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 Football Association Limited and
parent County Association 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.
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The
Club will also abide by The Football Association’s Child Protection Policies
and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and Equal Opportunities and Anti-
Discrimination Policy
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
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Any
person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application
Form and deliver it to the Club.
Election to membership shall be at the discretion of the Club
Committee. Membership shall become
effective upon applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.
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All
players/officials whose name is registered on the Membership Register will be
entitled to one vote (players under 16 will transfer their vote to
parent/guardian
RESIGNATION &
EXPULSION
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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.
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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, ( Club’s complaints procedure must have been followed )
There shall be no appeal procedure
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In
the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be
removed from the Membership Register.
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A
member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a
share of any, of the Club Property.
OBJECT
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The
object of the Club shall be to promote Girls and Women’s Football throughout North Derbyshire.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Subscriptions
shall be determined annually by the Club Committee
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Subscriptions
shall be paid by Full and Junior members, who will be duly and officially advised.
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The
Club committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from
the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club.
CLUB COMMITTEE
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The
Club Committee shall consist of the 7 full members made up of Executive &
Honorary Officers as follows.
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Executive
Officers
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The
Executive Officers shall govern the Club
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The
Executive officers shall be:-
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Chairperson
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Vice
Chair
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General
Secretary
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Treasurer
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The
Executive Officers shall meet on a regular basis. Each member shall have one vote. The term of office shall run continuously
for a period of 3 years unless otherwise decided at an AGM / EGM
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Honorary
Officers
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The
Honorary Officers shall be elected by the voting membership of the Club at
its AGM. They shall serve a term of
office of 1 year unless otherwise decided at an EGM. Each member shall have
one vote.
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The
Honorary Officers shall be
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Club
Development Officer / Minutes Secretary
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Junior
Representative
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Senior
Representative
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The
Executives/ Honorary officers shall form a disciplinary committee when
required
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The
Executives/Honorary Officers will be responsible for the appointment and
dismissal of coaches and managers whose term in office will be reviewed
annually unless gross misconduct or persistent misconduct occurs during the
season.
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Decisions
of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending
the Club Committee Meeting. The Chair
will have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
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Decisions
of the Club Committee of meetings shall be entered into the minute book and
maintained by the Minutes Secretary.
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All
General Club correspondence and administration will be the responsibility of
the Club Secretary. Team secretaries
shall be responsible for any day to day administration.
ANNUAL AND SPECIAL
GENERAL MEETINGS
The Annual General
Meeting of the Club shall be held each year to:
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Receive
a report of activities of the Club over the previous year
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Receive
a report of the Club finance over the previous year
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Elect
the members of the Club Committee
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For
an AGM or EGM the Secretary shall give 21 days notice, in writing, to all
Club members. There shall be an agenda
for an AGM.
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Nominations
for election of members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the
proposer and seconder, both
of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less
than 14 days before the AGM. Notice of
any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the
Club Secretary not less than 14 days before the Meeting.
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The
Chairman or Secretary may call an EGM, or will do so if requested in writing
by one third of the Full Club members.
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The
Chairman, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee shall
take the chair. Each member will be entitled to one vote and resolutions
shall be passed by a simple majority.
In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting
shall have a casting vote.
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The
Club Minutes Secretary, or in their
absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General
Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.
FINANCE
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All
monies subscribed to or raised on behalf of the Club shall only be used to
further the objects of the Club.
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The
treasurer shall record and keep a true account of all the finances of the
Club, closing accounts annually prior to the AGM.
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An
independent auditor shall audit the accounts once a year. The audited statement shall be submitted to
the AGM.
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The
Bankers for the Club shall be “The Nat West.”
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The
cheques shall be signed by 2 signatories
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The
Club Committee shall have the power to authorise 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.
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The
insurers of the Club shall be “Sportsguard
Insurance”
DISSOLUTION
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Any
dissolution of the Club shall be in accordance with both the FA and League
rules.
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Upon
dissolution any remaining monies are to be split proportionately between
remaining members at the time of dissolution.
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Any
remaining kit and equipment is to be donated to a suitable Girls or Women’s
football team..
CODES OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct for
Football
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Football, at all levels, is a vital part of the community. Football will take into account community
feeling when making decisions.
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Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will
promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
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Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who
participate at all levels of the game.
This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and
those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate
consultation.
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Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young
people and pledges to set a positive example.
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Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest
standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will
not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
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Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between
all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other
organisations.
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Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone
involved in the game.
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Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved
in the game.
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Football is committed to the principle of playing to win
consistent with Fair Play.
Code of Conduct for Coaches
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person
and treat each equally within the context of sport.
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Place the well-being and safety of each player above all other
considerations, including the development of performance.
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Adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
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Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player
based on mutual trust and respect.
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Must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or
reward.
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Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their
own behaviour and performance.
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Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
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At the outset - clarify with the players (and where appropriate,
parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to
expect from their coach.
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Co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches,
officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best
interests of the player.
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Always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair
play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour
contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and
regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
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Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
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Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Code of Conduct for Players
Players are the most
important people in the sport. Playing
for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the
game. But not winning at any cost –
Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
Obligations towards the | 