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Club Constitution

This club is run by members for the benefit of all the members.

Version 6.0 · Adopted formally at the EGM on 6 October 2024
1.0

Name

The name of the club shall be City of Llandaff Pétanque Club
2.0

Address

The club address shall be Llandaff Rowing Club, Bridge Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. CF5 2PT
3.0

Objectives

3.1
Organise and provide opportunities for members to learn, practise and become involved in the sport of pétanque.
3.2
Foster and encourage the playing of the sport in a friendly, enjoyable and safe environment.
3.3
Further the opportunities of all members in playing the sport through contact with the governing associations where suitable.
3.4
Promote the sport locally.
3.5
Manage the club’s playing facilities at the address above, and enhance where appropriate.
3.6
Uphold to the rules and etiquette of the sport
4.0

Membership

4.1
The club shall consist of fully paid-up members (Full Members) and Junior Members. A Junior Member refers to a player up to the age of 18 at the time of application. All Full Members have an equal status and voice within the club.
4.2
The club will provide a policy of non-discrimination. Nobody will be denied membership on the grounds of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or political persuasion. (See the clubs equality diversity and inclusion policy. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
4.3
New members shall fill in the application form via the club website: (https://llandaffpetanque.com). Notice of all membership applications will be posted on the club noticeboard for a period of two weeks. New membership of the club shall be granted subject to the fulfilment of the application criteria.
4.4
Members will be invited to renew on an annual basis.
4.5
Membership year will run from 1st November to 31st October each year.
4.6
Each Full Member shall be entitled to attend and vote at all general meetings.
4.7
All club members are subject to the provisions of this constitution
5.0

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The AGM will be held at Llandaff Rowing Club Functions Room, at a date no later than 15th November. Notification will be sent to all members at least 14 days in advance of the meeting. Full Members will be invited to submit proposed and seconded items for the agenda, by email or hardcopy to the Secretary not less than 7 days before the AGM date. The agenda will be circulated by the Secretary to all members before the meeting. A quorum will require a minimum of 16 full members in attendance.
5.1
The Chair, or if absent, a member selected by a vote at the meeting, will take the Chair.
5.2
All members shall register with the secretary prior to the start of the meeting.
5.3
Each member will have one vote.
5.4
All votes will be determined by a simple majority. In the event of a tied vote, the Chair may exercise a casting vote.
5.5
Junior Members are not entitled to vote on any issue, unless a specific provision is agreed on a matter that concerns their membership or playing conditions.
5.6
A member that does not attend is entitled to vote online through the club’s media provision, or online form, at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting.
The following business will be conducted:
  • Receive and confirm the minutes of the previous AGM.
  • Presentation of club’s financial accounts by Treasurer.
  • Projection of financial situation for forthcoming years and agreement to setting of fees for the following year.
  • Presentation of annual report.
  • Election of new Club Committee.
  • Members’ proposals
  • Consideration of all agenda items that have been submitted in line with 5.0 (AGM).
6.0

Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

6.1
An EGM can be called by written demand at any time by either: a minimum of 33% of the Full Membership or a 2/3 majority of the Club Committee
6.2
The EGM Chair and Secretary shall be selected by a vote at the meeting.
6.3
Each Full Member has one vote.
6.4
All votes will be determined by a simple majority. In the event of a tied vote, the Chair may exercise a casting vote
6.5
A member that does not attend is entitled to vote online through the club’s media provision, or online form, at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting
6.6
The notice to members for an EGM shall be a minimum of 7 days stating the business to be discussed, the EGM shall be held within 21 days of the written demand.
7.0

The Club Committee

7.1
The Club Committee shall be formed to oversee the operation of the club. The following roles are required:
  • Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Membership Secretary
  • Social Secretary
  • Publicity Officer
  • Piste Manager
  • Management Committee Member
7.2
The Club Committee shall meet as required, ideally at Llandaff Rowing Club or locally elsewhere and shall approve the draft minutes of the previous meeting.
7.3
The Secretary shall ask all committee members for agenda items to be included before each meeting, and this shall be circulated to the Club Committee at least 2 days in advance of the meeting. All members are encouraged to raise any agenda item to a committee member for discussion in the meeting.
7.4
Vacancies that may occur during the year can be filled on a temporary basis by any Full Member subject to a vote by the Club Committee.
7.5
No more than two members of the same family/household may serve at any one time on the Club Committee.
7.6
The Club Committee can convene sub-committees as required, and can co-opt members if they agree, onto such sub-committees.
7.7
The secretary shall take minutes of the meetings and make these available to all members (subject to any principles of confidentiality).
8.0

Finance

8.1
The Treasurer is responsible for the finances of the club.
8.2
All club monies are to be banked in a specific Business Account held in the club’s name.
8.3
An up to date statement of audited accounts will be presented by the Treasurer at the AGM, and will be audited at the earliest opportunity.
8.4
An auditor will be appointed by the committee on an annual basis.
8.5
There will be a minimum three authorised signatories of the committee to approve expenditure.
8.6
All expenditure over £50 must have the majority approval of the committee.
8.7
All expenditure over £500 must have approval of club members- this does not include the annual membership fee to LRC.
8.8
All members of the club are jointly responsible for the financial liabilities of the club.
9.0

Discipline

In the event of a serious breach of discipline by a member, which might include intimidation, verbal or physical abuse, misuse of club funds, failure to act in the best interest of the club/members or otherwise; the Club Committee shall recommend to the Full Members the withdrawal, suspension, and/or refusal of renewal of membership. This will include the potential to bring the club into disrepute.
The club will seek to adhere to the WPA disciplinary procedures outside of these criteria: WPA Disciplinary Policy (PDF)
10.0

Amendments to the Constitution

The constitution can be amended through a majority vote of the full members at an AGM or EGM. The constitution will be adopted as the modus operandi of the club
11.0

Dissolution of the Club

A resolution to dissolve the club can be passed at an AGM or EGM through a simple majority vote of the members
In this event all creditors will be paid, and all outstanding liabilities settled
Any remaining assets will be distributed equally to all full members who have held membership for a minimum of 12 months.