Halstead CC Constitution & Rules
Constitution & Rules
The name of the club shall be HALSTEAD CRICKET CLUB and shall consist of Honorary, Non-Playing and Playing Members. The pavilion shall be the Club House.
(a) The object of the Club shall be the promotion and development of the game of Cricket in the Halstead area...
(b) To ensure that all club members abide by the ECB Code of Conduct...
(c) To ensure a duty of care to all club members by adopting and implementing ECB policies...
(d) The Club shall adopt and implement the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code of Conduct.
The officers of the club shall consist of The Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Captain, Welfare Officer and Head Coach.
All Officers shall retire at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) but shall be eligible for re-election along with five General Committee Members.
The Club President shall be ex-officio. An election shall be held only when a vacancy exists.
(a) The affairs of the club... under the management of the Management Committee...
The Management Committee shall meet once a month...
(b) The Committee may co-opt and form Sub-Committees as required.
(c) Matters relating to the club's assets will be handled by Trustees appointed by the Committee.
(a) Any person wishing to join the club must be proposed and seconded by existing members.
Annual subscription for Playing Members shall be £100... those aged 16–19 or in education £50.
Junior: £70 (single), £130 (double), £170 (triple).
Minimum for non-players: £25 (or £35 for couples).
Match Fees will be determined by the Committee.
Members must pay subscriptions by 31st May. Stage payments available with application.
Life Membership is honorary... nominations must be submitted six weeks before the AGM.
The Committee may admit temporary members on match days or club events...
(a) Match officials and players on the day of play...
(b) Members of visiting clubs...
(c) Spectators of (a) and (b)...
(d) No alcohol for those under 18.
Club may supply liquor to non-members at up to 12 functions per year if profits benefit the club.
Expulsion requires a full Committee meeting and allows for appeal.
The Committee may ban individuals for antisocial or violent behaviour.
- OPENING & CLOSING OF THE CLUB & PERMITTED HOURS
Club House: 10am–11pm daily (subject to Committee discretion).
Licensing Act 1964 permitted hours:
Mon–Sat: 11:00–23:00
Sun: 12:00–22:30
No opening on Good Friday or Christmas Day.
Held in November for elections and accounts.
Called by 10-member requisition. 7 days' notice required.
The Club Colours shall be Green, Yellow and Blue.
No rule changes except at AGM or an Extraordinary Meeting.
All members are subject to the rules and will receive a copy.
- APPLICATION OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION
Assets to be used for:
- The purposes of a Community Amateur Sports Club
- Youth cricket under the ECB in Essex
- A registered charity