Tanunda Netball Club

1 Name

The Club shall be called The Tanunda Netball Club Inc. hereinafter referred to as “the Club”.

2 Affiliation

The Club shall be affiliated with the Barossa Light & Gawler Netball Association and any other association, which the Committee or the Club in general meeting shall deem advantageous to the association, and may disaffiliate itself from any such association.

3 Objectives

The objects of the Club shall be:

1. To promote the game of Netball as played according to the Rules adopted from time to time by the South Australian Netball Association.
2. To provide facilities for the members to play Netball or any other lawful game or pastime approved by the Committee.
3. To do all things which the Club or Committee may think necessary or desirable for promoting the recreation accommodation and comfort of it’s members and for the preservation upkeep and improvement of the Club’s facilities or property; and
4. Any other objects or purposes which the Club may decide upon from time to time which are not inconsistent with the above objects.

4 Membership

1. The Club shall consist only of financial members who have been accepted by the Committee subject to the by-laws of the Club.
2. A member may resign from membership of the Club by giving written notice thereof to the secretary of the Club.  Any member so resigning shall be liable for any outstanding subscriptions, which shall be recovered as a debt due to the Club.
3. Life Membership may be conferred on persons who have been selected by the Committee for such membership determined by and subject to the following criteria:-
   • Involvement in some way directly with the organizational or administrative activities of the Club for a period of not less than 10 years.
   • Rendering outstanding or untiring and devoted service in the best interests of the said Club for a period of not less than 10 years.
   • Such members following selection shall not be liable for any membership or other fees in respect of the normal membership of the Club.
   • Such members shall not have any voting rights at any Committee Meetings of the Club unless they are currently on the management committee.

5 Patrons

The Club may select one or two patrons at the Annual General Meeting, as the meeting deems fit.

6 Committee of Management

1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. At least seven extra committee members

(1) The executive of the Club shall comprise:

1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer

(2) The president shall only have a casting vote

(3)  The executive is authorized to settle any urgent or unforeseen business as may occur from time to time subject to such ratification as may be necessary by the committee at its next meeting.

(4) Should a vacancy occur in the Committee of Management during the course of the club’s year the executive of the Club shall appoint a suitable person to fill the vacancy.  Any person so appointed shall only hold office until the next Annual General Meeting after their appointment.

(5) Any member of the Committee of Management who fails to attend three consecutive meetings without apology, proper reason or leave from the  Committee of Management or is

(ii)  expelled under these rules;

(iii)  permanently incapacitated by ill health;

(iv)  no longer the duly appointed representative of a corporate member shall automatically cease to be a member of the Committee of Management.

c.  Powers of the Committee

The committee shall have full power and authority to carry into effect all the business of the Club and shall have all the power contained in Section 25 of the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 as amended. The Committee may delegate any of its authority to Sub-Committees from time to time provided any such delegation is not contrary to the provision of this Constitution. Any Sub-Committee so appointed shall at all times be and remain subject to the overriding authority and control of the Committee.

d.  President

The President shall:

1. Preside at all General Meetings, Committee meetings and meetings of the  Executive Committee. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President or in their absence one (1) of the members shall be elected Chairperson.
2. Ensure that the required quorum is present at all times.
3. Conduct the meeting in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
4. In addressing the meeting be impartial and brief in remarks.
5. Preserve order, and for that purpose may instruct any persons to withdraw, or to refrain from speaking, or may adjourn the meeting.
6. Give all members present a reasonable opportunity of speaking, but ensure that no member speaks for an undue length of time or is unnecessarily repetitive.
7. Terminate any discussion that is not, at the time, relevant to the business before the meeting.
8. Determine that the minutes of each meeting are correct, and confirm by signing them correct.

e.   Vice-President

1. The Vice-President shall assist the other officers as required, and shall be responsible for correspondence with the media and for seeking sponsorship for the promotion of netball within the local area in which the Club plays.
2. Should the President be temporarily unable for any cause to fulfil all or any of her/his duties, the Committee shall appoint the Vice-President to act on behalf of the President.

f.     Secretary

The Secretary shall:

1. Attend all Committee meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee and carry out all directions given at any such meetings.
2. Attend to all clerical work of the Club, assisted by such persons as the Executive Committee may appoint.
3. Receive all letters and correspondence addressed to the Club and submit the same at the next Executive or Committee meeting.
4. Keep a written record of all By-Laws and rescissions, alterations or amendments thereto, including the date on which they came into force, and advise members of additions and alterations thereto as required by the Constitution.
5. Keep in proper files all Club Records and reports of Sub-Committees.
6. Keep the books containing the minutes or records of proceedings of all meetings of the Club and of its Committee and produce them as required.
7. Have power to call a Special General meeting if the need arises.
8. Obtain a direction from the Committee before disposing of any Club property or records.
9. Carry out all such other duties as may be required under the Constitution and By-Laws.
10. At least fourteen days notice of the Annual General Meeting or any Special General Meeting shall be given to members either by advertisement placed in a newspaper circulating in the area or by written notice to all members and all other meetings of the committee or executive shall be notified by prepaid post e-mail facsimile or telephone if not pre-set in advance by written notice to members and/or at the previous meeting.
11. Should the position of Secretary change the outgoing Secretary shall ensure that all books and records belonging to the Club are brought up to date and handed to the incoming Secretary within 14 days of the appointment of the new Secretary.
12. Keep an up to date register of the members of the Club.

g.   Treasurer

The Treasurer shall:

1. Be responsible (assisted by such persons as the Committee may appoint) for the receipt of all monies due to the Club and to deposit such monies without undue delay to the credit of the Club account at a bank.
2. Be responsible directly or indirectly for the issuing of official numbered receipts for all monies received.
3. Obtain adequate receipts or vouchers for all payments
4. Keep proper books and accounts and submit to each meeting of the Club, a comprehensive report of the duties performed since the date of her/his last report, which shall contain:
5. Particulars of receipts and expenditure
6. Amounts owing by the Club together with accounts therefor
7. Amounts of funds available substantiated by presentation of current bank statements.
8. Ensure that all withdrawals from the bank accounts of the Club shall be signed by any two of: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer.
9. Prepare an annual statement of receipts and expenditure and submit same duly audited to the AGM and attach an original copy thereof the minute book next to the AGM at which they were presented.
10. Be entitled to attend, ex-officio, and receive a copy of the minutes of meetings of any Sub-Committee which may be dealing with matters involving the expenditure of the Clubs funds.
11. Attend to insurance of property as required and give adequate notice to the Committee of dates upon which the renewal of current policies may be required.
12. Should the position of Treasurer change the outgoing Treasurer shall ensure that all books and records belonging to the Club are brought up to date and handed to the incoming Treasurer within 14 days of the appointment of the new Treasurer.

h.   Records Officer

The Records Officer shall:

1. Keep weekly scores of all matches, to include best players. These records are to be kept confidential to the Records Officer and secretary until the annual presentation.
2. To keep a record of all registered players and the divisions/teams in which theyplay each week.
3. To be responsible to check and forward official score sheets to the Association Records Officer after each home match.

7  Quorum

For the purpose of carrying into effect any business a quorum shall consist of:

1. The Committee  -  5
2. The Executive  -  3
3. AGM or Special meeting  -  10

8          Meetings

1. The AGM shall be held by the end of November each year with voting restricted to senior members being members over the age of 18 years.
2. The Committee shall meet monthly throughout the season and at other times as decided by the executive.
3. The executive shall meet as the need arises.

9          Discipline

The Committee shall have the power to reprimand, suspend or disqualify and/or expel any member who in its opinion has been guilty of misbehaviour in any games, tournament, meetings or functions whatsoever held in connection with the Club or in any matter deemed detrimental to the Club or the good name thereof.

The offending member or members shall be summoned by written notice from the Secretary to attend the meeting of the Committee, at which it is proposed to deal with such member or members or of any person to represent her/him or them it shall be proper for the Committee to deal with the offenders on evidence placed before it at such meeting. The finding of the Committee shall be observed by the member or members concerned.

10 No Confidence Motion

The Club shall be empowered to enforce a vote of no confidence

11 Finance of Club

The accounts of the Club shall be audited by an Auditor appointed by the AGM in each preceding year such audit to be carried out as soon as possible after the end of each financial year being prior to the AGM at which they are to be submitted with a report. The financial year of the Club shall end on the 30^th October in each year.

The subscriptions and any other fees and levies for the ensuing year shall be fixed by the Club at the AGM.

12 Voting

All motions or resolutions of any General Meeting, Committee or Sub-Committee or Executive meeting shall be determined by a show of hands, unless a secret ballot or division is demanded by the membership or by the President or other person presiding at such meeting only financial senior members and shall be entitled to vote over the age of 18 years.

13 Alteration to Constitution

No alteration shall be made to this Constitution unless by an absolute majority of the members present at the AGM or any Special Meeting called for the purpose. Fourteen days written notice of any such Special Meeting shall be given by the secretary to the members prior to such meeting such notice to contain the reasons for the meeting being called and setting out the amendments for which approval is sought. Any such amendment shall be notified to all senior voting members.

14 Dissolution of the Club

1. The members may by resolution passed by a majority of four-fifths of the members present at any AGM or Special General Meeting called for the purpose to resolve to dissolve the Club or amalgamate it with any other Club or body which such resolution shall decide.
2. In the case of dissolution the monies and funds remaining to the credit of the Club after payment of all its debts and liabilities shall be divided amongst other sporting bodies within the town of Tanunda or district, as the members present at such meeting shall by simple majority deem fit and proper

15  Income & Property

The income and property of the Club whenever derived shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the Club and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend or bonus or otherwise howsoever by way of profit to the members or relatives of members of the Club provided that nothing therein shall prevent this payment in good faith or remuneration to any officer or servant of the Club or to any member of the Club in return for any services actually rendered to the Club or reasonable and proper rent for premises let to the Club by any member of the Club.

No member or past member shall be entitled to bring any legal action of any kind whatsoever against the Club or any officers of the Club or members of the Club, for or in respect of anything done in accordance with the Constitution of the Tanunda Netball Club or in connection with any cause of action arising directly or indirectly out or during or in connection with such members membership past or present of the Club.

The Club shall from time to time appoint a Public Officer in accordance with the requirements of the Act. The Public Officer shall hold office during good behavior but shall not whilst holding such office also hold the office of Auditor.

18 By-Laws

The Club is empowered to make, repeal, and amend by-laws as may from time to time be considered necessary for the well being of the Club but which are not inconsistent with these rules. Any amendment made to the by-laws shall be notified to all senior voting members.

19 Seal

1. The Club shall have a Common Seal upon which its corporate name shall appear in legible characters.
2. The Seal shall not be used without the express authorization of the Committee and every use of the Seal shall be recorded in the Minute Book of the Club. The affixing of the Seal shall be witnessed by the Secretary and any one of the President, Vice-President or Treasurer of the Club.
3. The Seal shall be kept in the custody of the Secretary or such other person as the Committee may from time to time decide.

By-Laws

1 Membership

Membership shall consist of financial members who have paid by the first match in each year the subscription decided upon at the previous AGM. Any person who has not so paid their subscription shall be ineligible to play but subject to any special determination which may have been made by the Committee in respect of any individual player.

2 Colours & Uniform

The playing colours of the CLUB shall be black, white and silver. A black skirt, short sleeved collared shirt or bodysuit both incorporating the colours of black, white and silver, and white crew socks and black pants will be worn by players.

3 Rules

All members shall be bound by the Constitution of the Club for the time being in force.

4  Coach

The Committee shall appoint such coach, coaches or assistant coach or coaches as may be necessary for the proper coaching of the players and shall be empowered in its absolute discretion to pay an honorarium to such coach or coaches or assistant coach or coaches as it thinks fit by way of reimbursement for travelling, outlays and other services rendered to the Club.  Any such honorarium paid shall be at the entire discretion of the Committee and shall not be obligatory or in any way create any form of contract for services or employment. The senior coach shall be permitted to attend such Committee Meetings as the Committee requires from time to time but shall (unless an elected member of the Committee) have no voting rights.

5 Team Selection

1. Teams to be chosen on ability.
2. All Senior and Junior players to be encouraged to participate in a test of the Umpire’s theory paper.

6 Accidents

1. Players are to provide their own personal accident cover as the CLUB will not accept any liability for medical or other costs incurred due to any accident that occurs during a match (either official or practice).
2. The CLUB will not accept any liability for cost relating to accidents even if a member of the CLUB has either expressed or implied that liability exists.

7 Trophies

1. Trophies will be awarded for the Best & Fairest, Best & Fairest Runner-Up, and ONE Coaches trophy, any category of the Coaches discretion, in each competing division of the Club.
2. Best & Fairest to be decided by votes given by Coaches, or person chosen by Coach, on 3 points for FIRST, 2 points for SECOND and 1 point for THIRD. In the event of there being multiple winners the executive of the Club shall make the decision which decision shall be final and binding.
3. In the event of a team winning a premiership, The Club is not obliged to donate trophies. If any individual person/s wish to donate trophies, these to be accepted by The Club on behalf of the team/s.