Leighton Buzzard Netball League Constitution

1. NAME

1.1 The League shall be called the Leighton Buzzard Netball League.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The purpose of the Leighton Buzzard Netball League is to encourage and promote the game of netball.

2.2 Organise events for the benefit of Members

2.3 Employ the funds of the League as shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the Members

3. LEAGUE COMMITTEE

3.1 The management of the affairs of the League shall be vested in the League Committee

3.2 The structure of the League is decided by the League Committee

3.3 The League Committee shall consist of representatives from the Leighton Buzzard Netball League, elected Bi- annually at the Annual General Meeting

3.4 The League Committee shall consist of Chairman, League Secretary, Treasurer, Umpiring Secretary, Match Secretary, Safeguarding Officer, Data Protection Lead, Lead Resolution Officer, Marketing Officer, plus two general members

3.5 The League Committee shall have the right to form sub-committees as deemed necessary.

3.6 In the event of a member of the Committee resigning, a general member shall fill the position for the remaining time.

3.7 Terms of Reference for all Committee members shall be held on file and reviewed periodically.

3.8 League Committee Meetings shall be held at least every 6 weeks during the playing season including one pre-season and one end of season meeting. Only elected members shall attend Committee Meetings, invited guests may attend to discuss specific issues.

3.9 A quorum will be able to make decisions at Committee Meetings.

3.10 Every Committee Member is entitled to one vote on issues at Committee Meetings. In the event of a tie, the Chair will have the deciding vote.

4. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

4.1 The Annual General Meeting shall be held every calendar year during the month of June.

4.2 The date and the Agenda of the Annual General Meeting shall be circulated no later than 21 days before the Meeting to all members entitled to vote.

4.3 Voting at the Annual General Meeting will be in accordance with the AENA Constitution – each club will have one vote. Each League Committee Officer will have one vote.

4.4 Business to be transacted at the Annual General Meeting shall be:

(i) To receive reports and accounts covering the past season

(ii) To elect League Committee Officers and members (Bi-annually)

(iii) To consider any proposed resolution submitted in writing 21 days before the date of the meeting, which has been proposed and seconded by two members.

• At least one representative from each Club must be present at the Annual General Meeting to enter the forthcoming playing season, to hand in their League Entry Form, together with the appropriate fee.
• At least one representative from each Club must also attend the County AGM.

5. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

5.1 An Extraordinary General Meeting may be convened:

(i) By order of the League Committee, or

(ii) Upon the written request to the League Secretary from one third or more of those entitled to vote at the General Meeting

(iii) Each Requisition shall state the purpose for which a meeting is required and shall set out any resolution, which it is desired to propose.

(iv) The meeting shall be held within 28 days of receipt of the requisition by the League Secretary and 14 days notice of the meeting, and of any resolution proposed, shall be given to every member entitled to vote.

6. FINANCE

6.1 Any individual may request to review the detailed accounts, giving 30 days notice.

6.2 The Financial Year for the League shall be 1st September to 31st August.

7. TROPHIES

7.1 All trophies remain the property of the League

7.2 All trophies must be returned by the Clubs holding them 28 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Failure to do so will render that Club responsible for having the trophy(s) cleaned, engraved and available for the annual presentation.

7.3 Clubs will be held responsible for loss or damage to League trophies

7.4 The replacement of trophies through normal wear and tear to be reviewed annually by the League Committee.

8. DISSOLUTION

8.1 In the event of the League being wound up, any monies in hand shall be donated to a Charity or Organisation to be named by the League Committee in liaison with the All England Netball Association.