PORTOBELLO THISTLE FOOTBALL CLUB

Constitution

PORTOBELLO THISTLE YOUTH CLUB CONSTITUTION

Objects                  The objects of the Club are to promote the benefit of young people in Portobello and its environs by associating the local and statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants thereof in a common effort to advance education and to provide, or to assist in the provision of, facilities, including sporting facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said young people and developing their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

Membership                   Membership shall be open to young people resident in Portobello and its environs.

Management

Committee                  The Management Committee shall be responsible for:

1)                   co-ordinating and managing the day to day affairs of the club

2)                   appointing the allocation of duties and financial resources

3)                   managing the financial affairs of the club in line with constitutional and legal requirements

4)                   carrying out it’s constitutional objects

The Management Committee shall

consist of at least, Chairman, Vice-Chairman.Secretary and Treasurer

Members of the Management Committee shall be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting

The Management Committee shall have

the power to co-opt other members as required

A quorum of at least four people will be required to attend a general meeting before any business can be carried out

General Meetings

                      There shall be an Annual General Meeting of the club at which an Annual Report, Financial Accounts shall be

presented for approval and election of the Management Committee shall take place

                        General meetings may be convened at any time by the Management Committee

Accounts

                   The Management Committee shall keep a record of the financial transactions of the club.

                        The Annual Accounts shall be inspected by an independent person who has financial expertise who shall verify that they provide a satisfactory explanation of all the financial transactions concerned.                

                        The financial year of the club shall run from 31 March.

                        Annual accounts as verified shall be presented to the AGM for approval.

                        All funds secured for the club shall only be used in the promotion of its stated objects and for no other purpose.

                        All funds shall be held in account(s) in the clubs name

                        Any group wishing to leave the club for whatever reason must agree with the committee as to the disposition of their assets, prior to leaving

Constitution

                        The constitution shall only be altered by resolution passed by a majority of members at a general meeting

                        No alteration shall be made to the constitution that would cause the club to lose its charitable status

Dissolution

                        In the event of the Committee seeking dissolution of the club it shall call a General Meeting whereby a majority of those present must support the said resolution.

                        Thereafter, after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, any remaining assets shall be given to such other charitable organisations with objects similar to those of the club.