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Football Combination � Rules 5. Powers of Management 5 a: The Executive Committee shall appoint sub-Committees (known as Committees) that shall have the power to make decisions. The minutes of all such Committees shall be reported to the Executive Committee. The designation of Committees shall be announced at the AGM and shall normally be: Constitution, Development, Amenities, Referees, Fixtures, Appeals, Technology, Representative Team and Dinner. The Executive Committee shall deal with matters of Club or personal indiscipline. 5 b: Each Member of any Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all Meetings of that Committee and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club(s) of which he is a Member. Should the Chairman have a personal interest, or be a member of the Club under discussion, it shall be declared and a deputy shall be elected for the purpose of that agenda item. In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman or Acting Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. 5 c: Each Committee shall have the powers to apply, act upon and enforce the Rules of the League and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting its terms of reference or area of operation within the League, including any not provided for in the Rules. Except where these Rules provide for the imposition of a set penalty, any Club, Official or Player, alleged to be in breach of a League Rule must be formally charged in writing and given the opportunity to present their case before the relevant Committee. All breaches of the Laws of the Game, Rules and Regulations of the Football Association shall be dealt with in accordance with F.A. Rules. 5 d: All decisions of Committees shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Appeals Committee under Rule 15. Decisions of Committees must be notified in writing to those concerned within 21 days. 5 e: 10 Members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 5 f: The Executive Committee shall have power to fill any vacancies that may occur amongst their number and may co-opt additional members as necessary. 5 g: A member of any Committee appointed by the League to attend a meeting or match may have any expenses incurred refunded by the League at a rate to be determined by the Executive Committee. Officers and Committee members of the League shall also be reimbursed expenses for attendance at Committee Meetings at a rate to be determined by the Executive Committee. 5 h: No member of the Executive Committee or member of any Committee appointed by the Executive Committee shall, or shall be entitled to, receive any remuneration or honoraria for work done or services rendered for or on behalf of the League and no other persons undertaking work on behalf of the League shall be entitled to remuneration save under a separate contract. 5 i: The Executive Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the League between the AGM or any SGM called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the League season. 5 j: On occasions it may be necessary for the Executive Committee to convene special meetings at which specified Club Officers or their deputies must be present. Notice of such meetings shall be forwarded to relevant Clubs not less than 28 days prior to the meeting, except in cases of extreme urgency, when a shorter period of time may be given. 5 k: The Executive Committee shall have the authority to interpret these Rules. All matters not provided for by the Rules shall be dealt with by the Executive Committee as it may determine. |
