

Cassiobury Rangers Club Constitution
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The Club shall
be called Cassiobury Rangers Football Club
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Football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, everyone equally. The Club’s
commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender,
sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or
ability and to encourage equal opportunities.
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The Club will also abide by The FA’s Child Protection Policies and
Procedures, Respect Codes of Conduct and the Equality Policy as shall be in
place from time to time.
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The affairs of
the Club shall be controlled by a minimum of three volunteers to be known as
Officers of the Club
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The Officers
of the Club shall be known as the Executive Committee of the Club
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An Officer of
the Club should be proposed and seconded by either a Committee member or
current Officer of the Club
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The Officers of the Club shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting
where each Officer and Committee member may vote
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Each
team/age-group will be represented by a team manager to form a body that,
along with the Officers of the Club, shall be known as the Committee
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An Annual
General Meeting shall be held in each year to:
(i) receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year
(ii) receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year
(iii) elect the members of the Club Committee
(iv) consider any other business.
The Club shall send to each member 21 days written notice of the date of a
General Meeting (whether an AGM or an EGM)
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The Committee shall be responsible for co-ordinating the organisation,
finance and all other activities of the Club
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The financial affairs of the Club shall be co-ordinated by the Treasurer
with at least one other authorised Officer, and are authorised to pay for
the hire of pitches, affiliation fees, purchase of equipment etc
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The Committee shall fix the annual fees
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Application for membership shall be subject to the approval of the
Membership Secretary
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The Officers of the Club shall reserve the right to refuse or terminate
membership as set out in the FA Respect Code of Conduct and Policies
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The Constitution, FA Respect Code of Conduct, Policies and forms can be
amended or reviewed by the Officers of the Club at any time
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The Club is a voluntary organisation, for which no financial re-numeration
or advantage should accrue, either for the individual or their child. All
expenses need to be pre-authorised before being incurred. Reasonable
expenses will be authorised by the Treasurer. Other costs, such as advanced
coaching courses, will be authorised by the relevant Officer.
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An Officer, Committee member, manager, coach or administrative assistant
cannot use their position to influence opinion, or to obtain or secure any
benefit which is detrimental to the Club, the Club's reputation or its
members, or which will or may bring the Club into conflict with any league
or the Football Association
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The Club President, as appointed by the Executive Committee, will help maintain links
with the Club's partner Organisations. Vice-Presidents are appointed at the
discretion of the Club President, and are available for help and advice if so
required