Constitution

1.  THE NAME

1.1 The association shall be called the West Suffolk Netball League (herein called the League).

2. AFFILIATION

2.1. The league shall be affiliated to England Netball (hereinafter called EN), the Suffolk Netball Association (hereinafter called the County) and to the Netball East Association (hereinafter called NE).

3. OBJECTIVES
The League should:

3.1 Co-operate with EN, the County and NE to develop, promote and encourage the growth of the game of netball.

3.1.1 organise and administer the game within its area.

3.1.2 accept the rules and regulations as laid down by EN.

3.1.3 employ the funds of the league in the best interests of the: game

4. MEMBERSHIP

4.1. The membership of the League shall consist of:

4.1.1 Clubs. A club with registered participants which is either a Netball Club, the Netball section of a Youth or Community club or College which, affiliated to the League is eligible for membership of the League, und shall be entitled to attend, speak and vote at General meetings of the League.

4.1.2 Registered Participants (as defined in EN articles). To be a Registered Participant, either adult or under 18, a person must register with EN through a club or school within the County or through the League. Registered Participants shall be entitled to attend and speak at General meetings, but not to vote.

4.1.3 Associate Members - the following are eligible:

any Company or Sports Club within the area with an interest in Netball.

any Junior League in the area established for players under the statutory leaving age.

4.2 All members shall be bound by this constitution and any other rulings of the League Committee and by the current rules of the game.

5. MEMBERSHIP FEES

5.1 Each member shall pay an annual subscription which incorporate relevant fees to the League, the County, NE and EN.

5.2 The annual League fee shall be recommended by the League Committee and
agree annually and voted on by members (as defined in Item 4) at the Annual General Meeting.

5.3 Membership fees are due annually on 1^{st September; they shall be valid from 1st September to 31st August of the following year.}

^{6. HONORARY OFFICERS}

6.1 The Honorary Officers of the League shall be: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

6.2 The Honorary Officers must be Registered Participants and shall be elected at the Annual General meeting.

7. THE LEAGUE COMMITTEE

7.1 The Management of the affairs of the League shall be vested in the League Committee comprising:

7.1.1 The Honorary officers.

7.1.2 Coaching, Umpiring and Press Secretaries, each of whom must be a Registered Participant and shall be elected at the A.G.M.

7.1.3 A Player Representative from each division of the League.

7.2 Five members shall form a quorum.

7.3 The League Committee shall meet at least 4 times per year.

8. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

8.1 The Annual General meeting shall be held in every calendar year on a date to be fixed by the League Committee.

8.2 The agenda of the Annual general meeting shall be circulated prior to the meeting to every club.

8.3 Business to be transacted shall include:

8.3.1 Receiving reports and accounts covering the twelve months ending 31st August.

8.3.2 Electing Honorary officers and Committee members.

8.3.3 Appointing an auditor,

8.3.4. Considering any proposed resolution submitted in writing 14 days before the date of the meeting which has been proposed and seconded by the Committee or two members entitled to vote at General Meetings.

8.4 Nominations for the election of Honorary Officers and Committee.
Members shall be proposed and seconded by two members entitled to vote.

8.5 Persons eligible to vote at General meetings shall be:

8.5.1 Teams: One vote each

8.5.2 Committee members: One vote each.

8.5.3 Proxy votes will be accepted by the committee prior to the vote.

8.6 In the case of an equality of votes the Chairman of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

8.7 A representative from every affiliated club MUST attend the League Annual General Meeting. Failure to do so will incur a fine of £10.00.

9. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

9.1 An extraordinary General Meeting may be convened:

9.1.1 By order of the League Committee.

9.1.2 Upon the written request to the Secretary from FIVE or more members entitled to vote at a general Meeting.

9.3 An EGM shall be held within 28 days of receipt of the request by the Secretary. 14 days notice of the Meeting and of any resolution proposed, shall be given to every Member entitled to vote.

10. DISCIPLINARY POWERS PROCEDURES AND APPEALS

10. 1 The league Committee shall have the power to discipline in such a manner as it thinks fit.

10.2 Any member guilty of serious misconduct could be suspended or removed from membership of the League.

10.3 On receipt of a written complaint the League Committee shall:

10.4 Any member has the right to appeal. The league committee shall appoint
an appeals panel to hear an appeal against a disciplinary decision.

11. ARBITRATION AND MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR

11.1 IIf any dispute shall arise on the interpretation of this constitution or the need arises to deal with any matters not provided for in the constitution, reference shall be made to the secretary who shall refer the same to the League committee whose decision shall be binding on all parties.

11.2 All funds or other property of the League Association shall not be paid to or distributed among members of the League, but shall be applied towards the furtherance of the league objectives. Payment to individuals other than petty cash expenses shall be sanctioned by the League Committee.

12. DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution, the funds remaining will be distributed to other >rgamsations whose objectives are similar to those of the league or used for other purposes approved by the Charity Commissioners.