~~Club Constitution:
Preamble:
1.1 The club shall be known as Tallaght Town AFC.
1.2 The official colours of the club shall be Orange & Black
1.3 The objectives of the club shall be:
To promote the game of Football (soccer) by the provision of facilities and technical skills
To take part in competitions for junior boys and girls.
To create a spirit of sportsmanship and community participation amongst members through the development of physical skills, self-discipline teamwork and Co-operation.
To continue improving the facilities, players and community involvement on an ongoing basis.
To communicate in an open and honest manner with each other.
Embrace and encourage new ideas amongst our members.
Mission Statement
• Tallaght Town AFC mission is to focus on player development by delivering a positive, high quality and enjoyable football education in a safe environment. We strive to ensure that players will have a variety of opportunities to participate in football at an appropriate level be it recreational, developmental or competitive.
• We endeavour to enhance character and community through the game of Football. Integrated in this is the building of self-esteem, self-confidence, team work, respect for self and others, and all the inherent benefits of physical exercise
Structure:
2.1 The day to day organization and control of the club shall be conducted by an executive committee.
2.2 The executive committee will consist of 4 to10 members elected by the general body at the AGM. A chairperson will be elected by the executive committee through an open show of hands at the first meeting. All other appointments such as Club Secretary will be will also be elected at the first executive meeting again by an open show of hands.
2.3 The function of the chairperson shall be to chair all executive and general meetings of the club. In the absence of the chairperson the Vice Chairman will take the chair or in the absence of both, the person will elected from those present.
2.4 In the advent of a tie in voting the chairperson will have the casting vote. The chairperson will be the club representative at all outside meetings unless deemed different by the majority of the executive.
2.5 All Managerial appointments and dismissal must be voted on by the Executive or a committee empowered by the Executive.
2.6 Background checks or Executive committee sponsors must be obtained when new managers or committee members join the club.
2.7 There must be at least 60% of the executive available to cast a vote
2.8 The Hon. Secretary or designee will keep minutes of all meetings of the executive and of annual general meetings and special general meetings of the club.
2.9 The Hon. Secretary or designee must contact all members of the executive to inform them of meetings and the agenda of the meetings, failure to do so will give that member the right to cast a vote on a later date on all proposals made and passed at the meeting which in turn could change the result. Any member who is contacted but does not turn up does not have the right to vote at a later date.
2.10 The Treasurer shall take charge of all funds of the club and keep regular accounts of income and expenditure and supply these accounts at the clubs monthly meetings when required to each member of the executive. Any expenditure to the club must supply a receipt to the treasure which in turn will be supplied by the treasurer to any member of the executive on request.
2.11 Club funds shall be lodged in the saving accounts of the club deemed by the executive.
The executive will meet at least once a month March to November at any time or place that may be appointed by it.
2.12 The executive will have powers of co-option to fill vacancies, which may occur from time to time within its ranks.
2.13 Any member of the executive who misses three meetings in a row without communication to the Hon Secretary will be terminated from the executive.
2.14 If 60% or more members of the executive feel that another member of the executive (inclusive of the chairperson) is giving no contribution to the committee they can propose a no confidence ballot. This will be done by a show of hands, but can be done by secret ballot on request of two or more members. There must be at least 5 members of the executive present to cast this vote.
2.15 The executive shall be the official interpreter of this constitution and shall have power to deal with any matters not provided for in the constitution and rules.
General meetings:
3.1 The annual general meeting should take place in the month of April (This Date may be pushed or pulled forward by the Exe Committee for a period of no longer than 2 months if deemed necessary by Exe Committee).
3.2 At least 21 days’ notice should be given of A.G.M.
3.3 Agenda should be published and available seven days in advance if required.
3.4 The agenda should include:
Chairperson Address.
Secretary’s Report.
Proposed Amendments to Constitution and Rules.
Resignation of Executive.
Election of executive.
Any Other Business.
3.5 One parent may vote on behalf of their child if the child is under 18 years of age
3.6 Changes and additions to the constitution may only be made at the AGM or a special meeting called for the purpose. Adoption of changes or additions must be agreed by two thirds of those present and voting.
11.1 DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB
In the event of any proposal to wind up the affairs of the Club, twenty-one days’ notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting to consider the situation shall be sent in writing to members. Only if the proposal receives the assent of at least two-thirds of those fully paid up members who respond, either by attending the Meeting or by replying beforehand, shall the resolution to wind up the Club be effective. If such resolution passes. The liabilities of the Club shall be discharged and any balance of the funds shall distributed to another football club, or other non-profit making organization having an agenda similar to those of [club].