Constitution
STOCKPORT RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB
Bye-laws 2010 - nb all references to noticeboard means including member area of website
1. The name of the Club shall be the "Stockport Rugby Union Football Club".
2. The objects of the Club are to provide for members playing fields and equipment , clubhouse and other accommodation and to supply members refreshments and all other things incidental to the playing and promotion of rugby union football and other sports and games as the Executive Committee shall from time to time decide.
3. The Club shall be affiliated with the Rugby Football Union and the Cheshire Rugby Football Union.
4. The Club colours shall be Red , Green and White and the costume for play shall be jersey in Club colours, White shorts and Red stockings with White tops.
5. The Club shall consist of the following classes of members to :
(1) Rugby playing :
(i) Playing members (over 19)
(ii) Playing members (under 19)
(iii) Students and Country members
(2) General members :
(i) Life members
(ii) Patrons
(iii) Vice-Presidents
(iv) Non-playing members
6. A candidate for election for membership must submit the whole of the relevant subscription together with a completed application form for membership and be proposed and seconded by two members. The candidate's signature on the application form shall signify his acceptance of the current Club Rules and any amendment made thereto from time to time thereafter. Applications shall be posted on the Club notice board for at least seven days. Election to membership must be approved by a majority of the Executive Committee there present and in the event of membership being refused the subscription paid on application will immediately become refundable in full.
7. (i) Life membership is open to members who have their application approved by the Executive Committee.
(ii) Country members are defined as those members who for reason of work or study can only play or use the Club facilities during vacations.
(iii) Non-playing members are defined as those members whose membership shall entitle them solely to the right to partake in any of the sports activities other than the playing of rugby which shall be authorised to be played at the Club but not further or otherwise.
8. The annual subscriptions for all classes of membership shall be such as are determined by the Executive Committee and shall be reviewed annually before the 1st May. A list of subscription rates is to be posted at all times on the Club notice board.
Subscriptions are due for payment by the 1st August. Any member who has not paid his/her subscription by 30th September will be shown on a list displayed in the Clubhouse and may be debarred from using Club facilities and if the subscription remains unpaid on 31st December he/she will be erased from the membership list.
9. The Executive Committee shall keep posted at the Clubhouse a list of names and addresses of all members. Every member shall within 14 days give notice to the Secretary of any change in his/her address.
10. Members shall cease to be members :
(i) by non-payment of subscriptions as provided under Rule 8. Any person whose membership shall cease from this cause shall not again be nominated for membership unless he/she shall previously pay all arrears due from him/her at the time of his/her ceasing to be a member and such other additional fee as the Executive Committee may at it's discretion determine.
(ii) by expulsion (see Rule 20)
(iii) by resignation. Any member wishing to resign shall send written notice to the Secretary and the member shall cease to be a member of the Club as soon as his resignation has been accepted by the Executive Committee Members shall be liable for the season's subscription unless they have resigned before 1st September.
Any person ceasing to be a member of the Club shall forfeit all right to claim upon the Club its property and funds and their names shall be erased from the membership list.
11. The officers of the Club shall consist of the President , Trustees , Senior Vice-President , Executive Vice-Presidents , Vice-Presidents , Honorary Secretary , Honorary Treasurer , Volunteer Co-ordinator, Child Protection Officer, Chief Executive, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Club Captain. The election of officers shall take place at each Annual General Meeting and shall be decided by a majority of those voting.
12. The property of the Club shall be vested in the Trustees who shall number not more than four and not less than two. The Trustees shall be elected by the members and they shall respectively hold office until death or resignation or unless removed from office by a resolution of the Executive Committee or members.
Any casual vacancy arising in the office of Trustee may be filled by the Executive Committee and the person so nominated shall hold office until the next General Meeting after such appointment when he shall retire but may be re-appointed by the members of such meeting.
The Trustees shall deal with the Club property as directed by a resolution of the Executive Committee (of which entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence) and they shall be indemnified against risk and expense out of the Club property.
13. (i) The Club shall be managed by an Executive Committee
(five of whom shall form a quorum)
which shall consist of the following officials –
President ,
Executive Vice-Presidents (up to a maximum of four),
Honorary Secretary ,
Honorary Treasurer ,
Chief Executive ,
Chairman of the Executive Committee,
The County Representative ,
Chairman (or the elected representative) of the Rugby Committee,
Chairman (or the elected representative) of the Mini/Junior Committee ,
Membership Secretary ,
Chairman of Social ,
Chairman of Ground ,
and up to four other members (the total of these members and the Executive Vice Presidents combined shall not exceed four).
Officers of the Club not included in this list are able to attend as observers only.
The Executive Committee shall ensure representation on the Executive Committee of all sub-committees.
Each member of the Executive Committee present shall have one vote.
(ii) Minutes shall be taken of all proceedings of the Executive Committee and shall be open to the inspection of any member of the Club applying to the Secretary.
(iii) One or more members of the Club not serving on the Executive Committee shall be appointed auditor or auditors at each Annual General Meeting of the Club. The Executive Committee may however at their discretion appoint a professional auditor.
14. There shall be a rugby committee (five of which shall form a quorum) which shall consist of a chairman together with the following - ex-officio members :-
(i) All team captains with the vice-captains of the first and second teams together with six other members at least two of which shall be non-playing members.
(ii) Nominations for rugby committee chairman shall be made to he Honorary Secretary for the
Annual General Meeting.
(iii) The rugby committee shall be subsidiary to the Executive Committee and in the case of any difference arising between the Executive Committee and the rugby committee, the ruling of the Executive Committee shall be final. The rugby committee shall report back to the Executive Committee by way of the chairman or an elected representative who shall be present at all Executive Committee meetings.
(iv) The functions of the rugby committee shall be as follows :-
(i) To authorise and approve all games of rugby to be played at the Club which will include authority to cancel any games because of ground conditions.
(ii) To administer and give affect to such requirements in connection with the playing of the game of rugby at the Club as the Executive Committee shall deem to be necessary and shall from time to time depute to the rugby committee.
15. There shall be a Mini/Junior committee (five of which shall form a quorum) which shall consist of a chairman together with the following - ex-officio members :- Vice-Chairman , Treasurer , Fixture Secretary , Secretary , Membership Secretary , Social Secretary and Team Coaches.
Nominations for Mini/Junior committee chairman shall be made to the Honorary Secretary for the Annual General Meeting.
The Mini/Junior committee shall be subsidiary to the Executive Committee and in the case of any difference arising between the Executive Committee and the Mini/Junior committee , the ruling of the Executive Committee shall be final. The Mini/Junior committee shall report back to the Executive Committee by way of the Chairman or an elected representative who shall be present at all Executive Committee meetings.
The functions of the Mini/Junior committee shall be as follows :-
(i) The organisation of all Mini and Junior games of rugby played at the Club.
(ii) To administer and give affect to such requirements in connection with the playing of the game of Mini or Junior Rugby as the Executive Committee shall deem to be necessary and shall from time to time depute to the Mini/Rugby committee.
16. the Annual General Meeting shall be held before the 31st July in each year on 14 days notice from the Secretary. at the Annual General Meeting the following matters shall be dealt with :-
(i) The chairman shall be the President , whom failing , the meeting shall proceed to elect a chairman , if possible , from among the Vice Presidents. Junior members shall have no power to vote.
(ii) The Secretary shall present his report and the Treasurer shall present his account which shall have been previously audited and circulated to members.
(iii) The election of officers and Executive Committee for the ensuing season.
(iv) Such other business may be transacted at a General Meeting provided that the Secretary shall have 21 days notice in writing of any proposed alteration to the rules. A majority of 75% of the members present and voting shall be required to affect any alteration to the rules.
17. Extraordinary General Meetings may be called at any time on 14 days notice from the Secretary either :-
(i) On the direction of the Executive Committee or
(ii) On the receipt by the Secretary of a written requisition stating the object of such meetings signed by not less than ten members stating the special object thereof. Such meetings shall be held within not less than 14 days not more than 21 days from the receipt by the Secretary of the requisition. No business other than that named in the notice could be brought before an extraordinary general meeting.
The same voting right shall apply as applied to an Annual General Meeting and voting at such meetings shall be by a show of hands unless a ballot is requested by at least ten members in which case the Chairman shall appoint scrutineers.
18. An Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting may proceed to business if 15 members are present within quarter of an hour after the time fixed for the meeting.
Any Annual General Meeting duly constituted may adjourn to such time as the members present direct and may continue any such adjournment from time to time. No business shall be brought on at any adjourned meeting which could not have been transacted sat the original meeting.
19. (i) The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs of the Club with powers including of the right to engage and dismiss a steward or other such servants of the Club as necessary. It shall meet once a month for general business.
(ii) The Executive Committee shall authorise all matters relating to capital expenditure and the Executive Committee or any officer authorised by them shall have the power to order goods to be supplied any work to be done as may be necessary for carrying out the day to day running of the Club but not otherwise. No officer or Committee of the Club shall merely by virtue of his appointment have power to order goods or dispose of Club funds and no member may incur expenses on behalf of the Club without sanction of the Executive Committee.
(iii) The Executive Committee shall have power to borrow for the purposes of the Club such amount of money either at one time or if from time to time and at such rate of interest and in such form and manner and upon such security as the Executive Committee shall in its uncontrolled discretion think fit and thereupon the Trustees shall at the direction of the Executive Committee make all such dispositions of the club property already part thereof and enter into such agreements in relation thereto , as the Executive Committee may deem proper for giving such loans and interests.
(iv) The Executive Committee shall have absolute control over the grounds except as herein provided.
(v) the Executive Committee shall be empowered to make bye-laws and regulations to meet the emergencies of the Club and such bye-laws shall be binding on every member until removed or altered by the Executive Committee provided that each bye-law shall be considered at the next General Meeting of the Club and unless passed in accordance with rule hereof shall lapse and be of no effect.
(vi) Differences of opinion arising as to the interpretation of rules shall be decided by the Executive Committee or at a General Meeting. Such decisions shall be recorded in the minutes and shall stand therein as an interpretation of the rules provided that any such interpretation which will be decided by the Executive Committee shall be considered at the next General Meeting of the Club and the interpretation which shall be considered by as simple majority of the members present and voting at such General Meeting shall be recorded as the correct interpretation of such rule and shall be binding on the members.
(vii) The Executive Committee shall have power to delegate its powers and to appoint or form any sub-committee as necessary for any purpose. The duties and powers of such sub-committee shall be
defined by the Executive Committee but the chairman appointed for the sub-committee shall be required to report to the Executive Committee as directed. A list of all such sub-committees and members shall be posted on the notice board at all times.
(viii) The Executive Committee shall have the power to sue any persons or firms etc. for money due to them.
(ix) The Executive Committee shall have the power to reprimand , suspend (for a period not exceeding 12 months) or expel any member who shall infringe any Club rule or bye-law or whose conduct , whether within the clubhouse or elsewhere shall in their opinion render them unfit for membership. No member shall be suspended or expelled without first being summoned before the Executive Committee and full opportunity afforded them to explain their conduct either verbally or in writing. A majority of two thirds of the Executive Committee then present shall determine the vote for their suspension or expulsion.
Every member summoned shall receive at least 3 days notice in writing from the Secretary containing a statement of the charge brought against him. The suspended member shall forfeit all his rights and privileges under these rules but shall be liable to pay his subscription during his suspension and if an officer or committee member shall vacate his office or seat. Such decisions of the Executive Committee shall be posted in the clubhouse.
(x) Casual vacancies and vacancies not filled at an Annual General Meeting may be filled by he Executive Committee unless it has been expressly resolved by he General Meeting not to fill such vacancies.
20. A member may personally introduce guests but no person shall be introduced more than twice in any quarter and no member may introduce more than two guests at any one time. The guest and the member introducing him shall sign their names in the book kept for that purpose. The condition shall not apply to the introduction by any member of their spouse , the admission of whom shall be subject to such regulations asmay from time to time be made by the Executive Committee. The following shall not be admitted as guests :-
(i) Former members who have been expelled
(ii) Former members who have ceased to be members under Rule 10 (relating to non-payment of subscriptions)
(iii) Persons who having been nominated for membership have been rejected.
(iv) Members who were under suspension
Members must accompany guests introduced by them during the period of their stay in the Club.
21. The Executive Committee shall have the power to authorise supply of intoxicating liquor during the hours specified in Rule 25 (relating to hours of opening) hereof or any amendment thereof to :
(i)Referees visiting the Club for the purpose of refereeing games in the ground and players and officials of teams playing on the ground but only on such days as such referees, players and officials shall be present at the Club premises.
ii) Members and guests admitted to the Club premises as visitors under Rule 20 regarding members' guests.
(iii) Non-members attending at Club premises when functions are authorised by the Executive Committee provided always that
(a) such functions are functions of Stockport Rugby Union Football Club
(b) such function is promoted by and is the responsibility of a member of the Club who is present at the function or
(c) such other function not being provided by paragraph (a) or (b) hereof being limited to 12 functions in any one year and any such functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) (b) or (c) hereof shall be functions for the purpose of raising money for the funds of the Club and to discharge the liabilities of the Club.
22. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to purchase or consume intoxicants in the Club.
23. No drunkenness , bad language or other misconduct shall be permitted on the club premises. Any member offending this rule shall be dealt with by the Executive Committee Any member of the Executive Committee shall be empowered to order the immediate withdrawal of any member offending under any of the heads specified in this rule from the club premises and such member shall have no right of re-entry thereto until summoned to meet the Executive Committee as provided under rule 19.
24.The Club shall be opened at 0900 hrs and closed at 2400 hrs each day but the Executive Committee shall have the power to vary the times of opening and closing as they deem advisable.
25. the permitted hours for the supply of intoxicating liquor shall be fixed and may be varied from time to time by the Executive Committee in accordance with the statutory provisions for the time being in force.
26.The financial year of the Club shall end on the 31st day of December each year to which day the accounts of the Club shall be balanced and the auditor or auditors appointed by the Annual General Meeting shall order the accounts of the Club annually and shall , for the purpose of his duties , have access to all the books and accounts of the Club and shall verify the annual account of the vouchers and other documents relating thereto and shall either sign the same as found by them to be correct or shall forthwith report to the Club any incorrectness or discrepancy.
27. The club servants shall be under the direction of the Executive Committee ; only to be given through theSecretary or his nominee , and no member shall reprimand a club servant. If a member has any cause for complaint he shall bring the same before the Executive Committee in writing.
28. If at any General Meeting a resolution of the dissolution of the Club shall be passed by a majority of the members present and such resolutions shall at a special General Meeting held not less than one month thereafter at which not less than one half of the members shall be present be confirmed by resolution passed by a majority of two thirds of the members voting thereon the Executive Committee shall thereupon, or at such future date as shall be specified in such resolution, proceed to rearrive the effort of the Club and after the discharge of all liabilities the remaining efforts shall be transferred to a non-profit making organisation or an organisation or organisations having similar purposes or interests to that of the Club.
29. All members shall be supplied with a copy of the Club bye-laws and they should be implied an agreement to observe the same.
Bye-laws 2010 - nb all references to noticeboard means including member area of website
1. The name of the Club shall be the "Stockport Rugby Union Football Club".
2. The objects of the Club are to provide for members playing fields and equipment , clubhouse and other accommodation and to supply members refreshments and all other things incidental to the playing and promotion of rugby union football and other sports and games as the Executive Committee shall from time to time decide.
3. The Club shall be affiliated with the Rugby Football Union and the Cheshire Rugby Football Union.
4. The Club colours shall be Red , Green and White and the costume for play shall be jersey in Club colours, White shorts and Red stockings with White tops.
5. The Club shall consist of the following classes of members to :
(1) Rugby playing :
(i) Playing members (over 19)
(ii) Playing members (under 19)
(iii) Students and Country members
(2) General members :
(i) Life members
(ii) Patrons
(iii) Vice-Presidents
(iv) Non-playing members
6. A candidate for election for membership must submit the whole of the relevant subscription together with a completed application form for membership and be proposed and seconded by two members. The candidate's signature on the application form shall signify his acceptance of the current Club Rules and any amendment made thereto from time to time thereafter. Applications shall be posted on the Club notice board for at least seven days. Election to membership must be approved by a majority of the Executive Committee there present and in the event of membership being refused the subscription paid on application will immediately become refundable in full.
7. (i) Life membership is open to members who have their application approved by the Executive Committee.
(ii) Country members are defined as those members who for reason of work or study can only play or use the Club facilities during vacations.
(iii) Non-playing members are defined as those members whose membership shall entitle them solely to the right to partake in any of the sports activities other than the playing of rugby which shall be authorised to be played at the Club but not further or otherwise.
8. The annual subscriptions for all classes of membership shall be such as are determined by the Executive Committee and shall be reviewed annually before the 1st May. A list of subscription rates is to be posted at all times on the Club notice board.
Subscriptions are due for payment by the 1st August. Any member who has not paid his/her subscription by 30th September will be shown on a list displayed in the Clubhouse and may be debarred from using Club facilities and if the subscription remains unpaid on 31st December he/she will be erased from the membership list.
9. The Executive Committee shall keep posted at the Clubhouse a list of names and addresses of all members. Every member shall within 14 days give notice to the Secretary of any change in his/her address.
10. Members shall cease to be members :
(i) by non-payment of subscriptions as provided under Rule 8. Any person whose membership shall cease from this cause shall not again be nominated for membership unless he/she shall previously pay all arrears due from him/her at the time of his/her ceasing to be a member and such other additional fee as the Executive Committee may at it's discretion determine.
(ii) by expulsion (see Rule 20)
(iii) by resignation. Any member wishing to resign shall send written notice to the Secretary and the member shall cease to be a member of the Club as soon as his resignation has been accepted by the Executive Committee Members shall be liable for the season's subscription unless they have resigned before 1st September.
Any person ceasing to be a member of the Club shall forfeit all right to claim upon the Club its property and funds and their names shall be erased from the membership list.
11. The officers of the Club shall consist of the President , Trustees , Senior Vice-President , Executive Vice-Presidents , Vice-Presidents , Honorary Secretary , Honorary Treasurer , Volunteer Co-ordinator, Child Protection Officer, Chief Executive, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Club Captain. The election of officers shall take place at each Annual General Meeting and shall be decided by a majority of those voting.
12. The property of the Club shall be vested in the Trustees who shall number not more than four and not less than two. The Trustees shall be elected by the members and they shall respectively hold office until death or resignation or unless removed from office by a resolution of the Executive Committee or members.
Any casual vacancy arising in the office of Trustee may be filled by the Executive Committee and the person so nominated shall hold office until the next General Meeting after such appointment when he shall retire but may be re-appointed by the members of such meeting.
The Trustees shall deal with the Club property as directed by a resolution of the Executive Committee (of which entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence) and they shall be indemnified against risk and expense out of the Club property.
13. (i) The Club shall be managed by an Executive Committee
(five of whom shall form a quorum)
which shall consist of the following officials –
President ,
Executive Vice-Presidents (up to a maximum of four),
Honorary Secretary ,
Honorary Treasurer ,
Chief Executive ,
Chairman of the Executive Committee,
The County Representative ,
Chairman (or the elected representative) of the Rugby Committee,
Chairman (or the elected representative) of the Mini/Junior Committee ,
Membership Secretary ,
Chairman of Social ,
Chairman of Ground ,
and up to four other members (the total of these members and the Executive Vice Presidents combined shall not exceed four).
Officers of the Club not included in this list are able to attend as observers only.
The Executive Committee shall ensure representation on the Executive Committee of all sub-committees.
Each member of the Executive Committee present shall have one vote.
(ii) Minutes shall be taken of all proceedings of the Executive Committee and shall be open to the inspection of any member of the Club applying to the Secretary.
(iii) One or more members of the Club not serving on the Executive Committee shall be appointed auditor or auditors at each Annual General Meeting of the Club. The Executive Committee may however at their discretion appoint a professional auditor.
14. There shall be a rugby committee (five of which shall form a quorum) which shall consist of a chairman together with the following - ex-officio members :-
(i) All team captains with the vice-captains of the first and second teams together with six other members at least two of which shall be non-playing members.
(ii) Nominations for rugby committee chairman shall be made to he Honorary Secretary for the
Annual General Meeting.
(iii) The rugby committee shall be subsidiary to the Executive Committee and in the case of any difference arising between the Executive Committee and the rugby committee, the ruling of the Executive Committee shall be final. The rugby committee shall report back to the Executive Committee by way of the chairman or an elected representative who shall be present at all Executive Committee meetings.
(iv) The functions of the rugby committee shall be as follows :-
(i) To authorise and approve all games of rugby to be played at the Club which will include authority to cancel any games because of ground conditions.
(ii) To administer and give affect to such requirements in connection with the playing of the game of rugby at the Club as the Executive Committee shall deem to be necessary and shall from time to time depute to the rugby committee.
15. There shall be a Mini/Junior committee (five of which shall form a quorum) which shall consist of a chairman together with the following - ex-officio members :- Vice-Chairman , Treasurer , Fixture Secretary , Secretary , Membership Secretary , Social Secretary and Team Coaches.
Nominations for Mini/Junior committee chairman shall be made to the Honorary Secretary for the Annual General Meeting.
The Mini/Junior committee shall be subsidiary to the Executive Committee and in the case of any difference arising between the Executive Committee and the Mini/Junior committee , the ruling of the Executive Committee shall be final. The Mini/Junior committee shall report back to the Executive Committee by way of the Chairman or an elected representative who shall be present at all Executive Committee meetings.
The functions of the Mini/Junior committee shall be as follows :-
(i) The organisation of all Mini and Junior games of rugby played at the Club.
(ii) To administer and give affect to such requirements in connection with the playing of the game of Mini or Junior Rugby as the Executive Committee shall deem to be necessary and shall from time to time depute to the Mini/Rugby committee.
16. the Annual General Meeting shall be held before the 31st July in each year on 14 days notice from the Secretary. at the Annual General Meeting the following matters shall be dealt with :-
(i) The chairman shall be the President , whom failing , the meeting shall proceed to elect a chairman , if possible , from among the Vice Presidents. Junior members shall have no power to vote.
(ii) The Secretary shall present his report and the Treasurer shall present his account which shall have been previously audited and circulated to members.
(iii) The election of officers and Executive Committee for the ensuing season.
(iv) Such other business may be transacted at a General Meeting provided that the Secretary shall have 21 days notice in writing of any proposed alteration to the rules. A majority of 75% of the members present and voting shall be required to affect any alteration to the rules.
17. Extraordinary General Meetings may be called at any time on 14 days notice from the Secretary either :-
(i) On the direction of the Executive Committee or
(ii) On the receipt by the Secretary of a written requisition stating the object of such meetings signed by not less than ten members stating the special object thereof. Such meetings shall be held within not less than 14 days not more than 21 days from the receipt by the Secretary of the requisition. No business other than that named in the notice could be brought before an extraordinary general meeting.
The same voting right shall apply as applied to an Annual General Meeting and voting at such meetings shall be by a show of hands unless a ballot is requested by at least ten members in which case the Chairman shall appoint scrutineers.
18. An Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting may proceed to business if 15 members are present within quarter of an hour after the time fixed for the meeting.
Any Annual General Meeting duly constituted may adjourn to such time as the members present direct and may continue any such adjournment from time to time. No business shall be brought on at any adjourned meeting which could not have been transacted sat the original meeting.
19. (i) The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs of the Club with powers including of the right to engage and dismiss a steward or other such servants of the Club as necessary. It shall meet once a month for general business.
(ii) The Executive Committee shall authorise all matters relating to capital expenditure and the Executive Committee or any officer authorised by them shall have the power to order goods to be supplied any work to be done as may be necessary for carrying out the day to day running of the Club but not otherwise. No officer or Committee of the Club shall merely by virtue of his appointment have power to order goods or dispose of Club funds and no member may incur expenses on behalf of the Club without sanction of the Executive Committee.
(iii) The Executive Committee shall have power to borrow for the purposes of the Club such amount of money either at one time or if from time to time and at such rate of interest and in such form and manner and upon such security as the Executive Committee shall in its uncontrolled discretion think fit and thereupon the Trustees shall at the direction of the Executive Committee make all such dispositions of the club property already part thereof and enter into such agreements in relation thereto , as the Executive Committee may deem proper for giving such loans and interests.
(iv) The Executive Committee shall have absolute control over the grounds except as herein provided.
(v) the Executive Committee shall be empowered to make bye-laws and regulations to meet the emergencies of the Club and such bye-laws shall be binding on every member until removed or altered by the Executive Committee provided that each bye-law shall be considered at the next General Meeting of the Club and unless passed in accordance with rule hereof shall lapse and be of no effect.
(vi) Differences of opinion arising as to the interpretation of rules shall be decided by the Executive Committee or at a General Meeting. Such decisions shall be recorded in the minutes and shall stand therein as an interpretation of the rules provided that any such interpretation which will be decided by the Executive Committee shall be considered at the next General Meeting of the Club and the interpretation which shall be considered by as simple majority of the members present and voting at such General Meeting shall be recorded as the correct interpretation of such rule and shall be binding on the members.
(vii) The Executive Committee shall have power to delegate its powers and to appoint or form any sub-committee as necessary for any purpose. The duties and powers of such sub-committee shall be
defined by the Executive Committee but the chairman appointed for the sub-committee shall be required to report to the Executive Committee as directed. A list of all such sub-committees and members shall be posted on the notice board at all times.
(viii) The Executive Committee shall have the power to sue any persons or firms etc. for money due to them.
(ix) The Executive Committee shall have the power to reprimand , suspend (for a period not exceeding 12 months) or expel any member who shall infringe any Club rule or bye-law or whose conduct , whether within the clubhouse or elsewhere shall in their opinion render them unfit for membership. No member shall be suspended or expelled without first being summoned before the Executive Committee and full opportunity afforded them to explain their conduct either verbally or in writing. A majority of two thirds of the Executive Committee then present shall determine the vote for their suspension or expulsion.
Every member summoned shall receive at least 3 days notice in writing from the Secretary containing a statement of the charge brought against him. The suspended member shall forfeit all his rights and privileges under these rules but shall be liable to pay his subscription during his suspension and if an officer or committee member shall vacate his office or seat. Such decisions of the Executive Committee shall be posted in the clubhouse.
(x) Casual vacancies and vacancies not filled at an Annual General Meeting may be filled by he Executive Committee unless it has been expressly resolved by he General Meeting not to fill such vacancies.
20. A member may personally introduce guests but no person shall be introduced more than twice in any quarter and no member may introduce more than two guests at any one time. The guest and the member introducing him shall sign their names in the book kept for that purpose. The condition shall not apply to the introduction by any member of their spouse , the admission of whom shall be subject to such regulations asmay from time to time be made by the Executive Committee. The following shall not be admitted as guests :-
(i) Former members who have been expelled
(ii) Former members who have ceased to be members under Rule 10 (relating to non-payment of subscriptions)
(iii) Persons who having been nominated for membership have been rejected.
(iv) Members who were under suspension
Members must accompany guests introduced by them during the period of their stay in the Club.
21. The Executive Committee shall have the power to authorise supply of intoxicating liquor during the hours specified in Rule 25 (relating to hours of opening) hereof or any amendment thereof to :
(i)Referees visiting the Club for the purpose of refereeing games in the ground and players and officials of teams playing on the ground but only on such days as such referees, players and officials shall be present at the Club premises.
ii) Members and guests admitted to the Club premises as visitors under Rule 20 regarding members' guests.
(iii) Non-members attending at Club premises when functions are authorised by the Executive Committee provided always that
(a) such functions are functions of Stockport Rugby Union Football Club
(b) such function is promoted by and is the responsibility of a member of the Club who is present at the function or
(c) such other function not being provided by paragraph (a) or (b) hereof being limited to 12 functions in any one year and any such functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) (b) or (c) hereof shall be functions for the purpose of raising money for the funds of the Club and to discharge the liabilities of the Club.
22. No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to purchase or consume intoxicants in the Club.
23. No drunkenness , bad language or other misconduct shall be permitted on the club premises. Any member offending this rule shall be dealt with by the Executive Committee Any member of the Executive Committee shall be empowered to order the immediate withdrawal of any member offending under any of the heads specified in this rule from the club premises and such member shall have no right of re-entry thereto until summoned to meet the Executive Committee as provided under rule 19.
24.The Club shall be opened at 0900 hrs and closed at 2400 hrs each day but the Executive Committee shall have the power to vary the times of opening and closing as they deem advisable.
25. the permitted hours for the supply of intoxicating liquor shall be fixed and may be varied from time to time by the Executive Committee in accordance with the statutory provisions for the time being in force.
26.The financial year of the Club shall end on the 31st day of December each year to which day the accounts of the Club shall be balanced and the auditor or auditors appointed by the Annual General Meeting shall order the accounts of the Club annually and shall , for the purpose of his duties , have access to all the books and accounts of the Club and shall verify the annual account of the vouchers and other documents relating thereto and shall either sign the same as found by them to be correct or shall forthwith report to the Club any incorrectness or discrepancy.
27. The club servants shall be under the direction of the Executive Committee ; only to be given through theSecretary or his nominee , and no member shall reprimand a club servant. If a member has any cause for complaint he shall bring the same before the Executive Committee in writing.
28. If at any General Meeting a resolution of the dissolution of the Club shall be passed by a majority of the members present and such resolutions shall at a special General Meeting held not less than one month thereafter at which not less than one half of the members shall be present be confirmed by resolution passed by a majority of two thirds of the members voting thereon the Executive Committee shall thereupon, or at such future date as shall be specified in such resolution, proceed to rearrive the effort of the Club and after the discharge of all liabilities the remaining efforts shall be transferred to a non-profit making organisation or an organisation or organisations having similar purposes or interests to that of the Club.
29. All members shall be supplied with a copy of the Club bye-laws and they should be implied an agreement to observe the same.
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