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 game
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Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in
terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
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Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance
during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has
already been achieved.
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Set a positive example for others, particularly young players
and supporters.
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Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time wasting.
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Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including
where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of
it, including others involved in the game.
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Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one’s own team
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Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the
Game to help his own team win.
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Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into
question his commitment to the team winning.
Respect of the Laws of the Game and
competition rules
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Know and abide by Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the
competition rules.
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Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
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Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned
techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
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Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of
the result of the game.
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Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and
rough play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
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Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
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Avoid words or actions which may mislead the Match Officials
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Show due respect towards Match Officials
Respect towards Team Officials
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Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials,
provided they do not contradict the spirit of the Code.
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Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
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Show due respect to the interest of supporters
Code of Conduct for Team Officials
Obligations towards the Game
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Set a positive example for others, particularly young players
and supporters.
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Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interests
of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
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Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking
into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than
personal interests.
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Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
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Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the
game.
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Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including
where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of
it, including others involved in the game
Obligations towards the Team
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Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and
tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team,
using all permitted means.
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Give priority to the interests of the team over individual
interest.
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Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned
substances and techniques.
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Promote ethical principles.
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Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other
officials, at their own club/team and others.
Obligations towards Supporters
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Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Respect towards Match Officials
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Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest
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Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
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Show due respect towards Match Officials
Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators
Parents /
Spectators have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in
football. All children play football
because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however
good a child becomes at football within your club it is important to
reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement
will contribute to:
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Children enjoying football
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A sense of personal achievement
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Self esteem
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Assist to improve the child’s skills and techniques.
A
parents / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing
on a child’s attitude towards other Players, Officials, Managers &
Spectators.
Ensure
that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and
encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.
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Applaud the opposition as well as your own team
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Avoid coaching the child during the game
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Not to shout and scream.
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Respect the referee’s decision
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Give attention to each of the children involved in football not
just the most talented
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Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
Ensure
that parents / spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club’s
Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy
Anti- Discrimination Policy
Chesterfield
Ladies Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply
throughout the club at every level.
Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate
discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race,
nationality, ethnic origin, colour religion or disability.
Equality
of opportunity at Chesterfield Ladies Football Club means that in all our
activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less
favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic
origin, colour, religion or disability.
This
includes
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The advertisement for volunteers.
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The selection of candidates for volunteers
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Courses
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External coaching and education activities and awards
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Football development activities
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Selection for teams.
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Appointments to honorary positions.
Chesterfield Ladies Football Club will not tolerate
sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour,
whether physical or verbal and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met
with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
Chesterfield
Ladies Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of
ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities in order to
promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation and in
wider context, within football as a whole.
Equal Opportunities Policy for Clubs
Chesterfield
Ladies Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all
members and require all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and
adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of
Practise issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for
Racial Equality.
All
members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act
1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, viz:
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Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital
status, race nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientated
or disability less favourably than others.
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Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to
comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their
membership, which are different to the requirements for others.
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Imposing on an individual requirements which are in effect more
onerous on that individual than they are others. For example this would include applying a
condition (which is not warranted by the requirements of the position) which
makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply
than others not of that race or sex.
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Victimisation of an individual.
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Harassment of an individual (which for the purposes of this
policy and the actions and sanction applicable thereto is regarded as
discrimination).
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Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the
disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above
grounds. Thus, in all the Club’s
recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as
disciplinary matters etc, - in other words all instances where those in
control of members are required to make judgements between them – it is
essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as
objectively as possible.
Chesterfield
Ladies Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any
claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be
the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of
damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused
of discrimination.
Any
member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist
forthwith. Since discrimination in its
many forms is against the Football Club’s policy, any members offending will
be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.
The
Football Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and
will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in
exactly the same manner as other members, the difficulties of their
disablement permitting assistance will be given, whenever possible to ensure
that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such
members who respect it.
Club Complaints Procedure
In the event
that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way
or that the Club Policies, Rules or Codes of Conduct have been broken should
follow the procedure below.
They
should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the
Committee.
Your
report should include:
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Details of what, when and where the occurrence took place.
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Any witness statement and names.
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Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way
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Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date
when and to whom made.
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A preference for a solution to the incident.
The
Club’s Management Committee will sit for any hearing that is requested and
will have the power to:
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Warn as to future conduct
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Suspend from membership
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Remove from membership
any person
found to have broken the Club’s Policies or Codes of Conduct
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