1. GENERAL
(a) The name of the Club shall be West of Scotland Football Club for the Physically Disabled. (Hereinafter known as the Club)
(b) The Club shall follow the rules of the game according to the “CP. International Sports and Recreation Association” & The National Multi-Disabled Soccer Association.
c) The Club shall promote links with other organisations with similar aims and objectives both in the British Isles and abroad.
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
(a) The object of the Club is to relieve the needs of the people with an Ambulant Physical disability through the promotion, encouragement and development of participation in football. In furtherance of :-
(1) To develop individuals fitness, co-ordination and social skills through the game of football.
(2) To provide the opportunity for people with an ambulant physical disability to play competitive football against other clubs.
(3) To provide the opportunity for coach education.
3. MEMBERSHIP
(a) The Club shall be open to all who are interested in promoting or playing football for those with an ambulant physical disability, in accordance with the Club’s Constitution and Rules.
(b) Application for membership will be considered by the Committee.
(c) All members should conduct themselves appropriately in relation to the game, ensuring that neither the game nor the Club is brought into disrepute.
4. OFFICE BEARERS
The following Office Bearers shall be elected:
(a) Chair
(i) Elected to see to the constitutional running of the Club and all of its meetings.
(ii) The Chair shall have no vote at any meeting unless a casting vote is required. If a casting vote is required the Chair will have the casting vote.
(b) Vice Chair
(i) Elected to deputise for the Chair and carry out his/her duties where necessary
(c) Secretary
(i) Elected to oversee the general day–to–day running of the Club including, liaison with the Treasurer.
(d) Treasurer
(i) Elected to deal with all matters relating to Club finance, and submitting a statement of accounts to the Committee at regular intervals as requested.
(e) Club Coach
(i) Elected to deal with all matters relating to the development of individual players in relation to their fitness, co-ordination, social interaction, including those skills necessary to the playing of the game
(ii) To manage all aspects of the team in relation to competitive and friendly matches
(f) PR Officer
(i) Elected to deal with all matters relating to the Clubs publicity, media coverage and Club image.
(ii) To increase the public awareness of the sport in relation to people who have a disability and develop a high profile image for the club.
(g) Social Secretary
(i) Elected to deal with all matters relating to the Club’s social and fund raising events including liaison with the Treasurer.
(h) Players Rep
(i) Elected (by players only) to represent the best interests of the players in relation to their views and ideas on how the club should be run.
5. COMMITTEE
(a) The Committee shall consist of the Office Bearers listed in 4.
(b) The Committee shall meet at least four times a year.
(c) A quorum of the Committee shall be at least four voting members plus either the Chair or Vice Chair.
6. POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE (Elected and co-opted)
(a) The Committee shall deal with the day-to-day running of the Club and Club policy.
(b) The Committee has the right to suspend/expel from the Club any member who infringes The Club Constitution or Club rules.
(c) The Committee shall have power to co-opt members to assist in the running of the Club (at its discretion).
(d)(i) The Committee shall have power to set up Sub-committees to deal with specific items.
(d)(ii) A Committee member must chair sub-Committees.
(e) Each Committee member has only ONE vote. {see also 4(a)(ii)}
(f) The Committee shall not have power to alter the Club Constitution.
(g) The Committee shall not have power to vote on any matter unless there is a quorum of Committee members present.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
(a) This shall be held on the last Sunday in April each year.
(b) Any business for the AGM must be submitted in writing no later than 28 days before the day of the meeting.
(c) The Secretary is to notify all current Club members of the date of the AGM at least 14 days before the meeting.
(d) The AGM shall receive reports from all Office Bearers of the Club.
(e) All Office Bearers shall be elected at the AGM.
(f) Each member has ONE vote .(including Office Bearers)(see also 4a)
(g) The AGM shall have the power to alter the Constitution, providing that two-thirds of those present vote in favour.
(h) Any Club Member who has not paid their subscription fees, or is in default of training fees, shall not vote at the AGM.
8. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS
(a) Any member may stand for election/re-election at the AGM.
(b)(i) All proposals must be made in writing to the Secretary with the names of both the proposer and seconder, no later than 28 days before the day of the meeting.
(b)(ii) Neither proposer nor seconder may vote for another candidate for the same office as their own candidate.
(c) A proposer and seconder may only nominate one person for each office.
(d) Election of Office Bearers will only take place at the AGM, unless there are special circumstances where the Committee may select a club member to fill a vacant office until the next AGM.
9. FINANCE
(a)(i) The Club shall have an account at an established financial institution.
(a)(ii) The Club Accounts shall be audited annually and a report submitted to the AGM.
(b) The Treasurer and one other Officer must sign cheques (any two out of three possible signatories).
(c) Annual subscriptions shall be decided at the AGM.
(d) All Annual Subscriptions should be paid within 2 months of the AGM.
10. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM)
(a) Any Club member may call an EGM by adopting the following procedure :-
(a)(i) A written proposal must be submitted to the Secretary
(a)(ii) The proposal must have a seconder.
(a)(iii) A petition carrying the signatures of at least two thirds of the total membership must be submitted with the written proposal.
(b) The Committee may call an EGM but is not bound by 10(a).
(c) The Secretary must comply with 7(c).
11. DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution, all Club assets (funds & equipment) should be transferred to Scottish Disability Sport and be used for the development of Football for people who have a disability.
Adopted at the Inaugural Meeting of the West of Scotland Football Club For The Physically Disabled
On Monday 6th December, 1999
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