Club Constitution and Rules, Code of Conduct,
Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policies
And Club Complaints Procedures.
Adopted: 1980

AMENDED E. G. M. 1986
AMENDED E. G. M. DEC. 1987
AMENDED A. G. M. JUNE 2000
LAST AMENDED A. G. M. JUNE 2004

1Constitution and Rules of the Club 3

1.1Name3

1.2Objectives 3

1.3Ground Headquarters and Colours 3

1.4 Status of Rules 3

1.5 Rules and Regulations 3

1.6Club Membership and Subscriptions 4

1.7Resignation and Expulsion4

1.8Officers and Club Management Committee5

1.9 Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meetings 6

1.10 Voting and Rules of Procedure 8

1.11Club Teams8

1.12Club Finances 9

1.13Sale and Supply of Intoxicating Liquor 9

1.14 Dissolution 10

1.15Alteration to this Constitution 11

2Code of Conduct 11

2.1 Code of Conduct for Coaches 12

2.2Code of Conduct for Players 13

2.3 Code of Conduct for Team Officials 14

2.4Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators 15

3Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policies for Clubs 16

3.1Anti Discrimination Policy 16

3.2Equal Opportunities Policy 16

4Club Complaints Procedure 17
1SECTION 1 Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE CLUB

1.1Name

The club shall be called Milton United Football Club, hereafter called the Club

1.2Objectives

a.To exist for the purpose of playing the game of football by providing a team or teams, equipment and facilities for that purpose.
b.The teams shall be constituted and the game conducted in accordance with the generally accepted rules of the game.
c.To promote and stimulate activities in the interest of the game and the Club as a whole.

1.3 Ground, Headquarters and Colours

a.The Club Ground Shall normally be Milton United Football Club, Potash Lane, Milton Heights, OX13 6AG

b.The Club Headquarters shall normally be the Club Room on the Club ground.

c.The Club colours shall be Claret and Sky Blue.

1.4Status of Rules

These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club

1.5 Rules and Regulations

a.The Club shall have the status of Affiliated Member Club of the Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to, or membership of The Football Association. The Rules and regulations of The Football Association Limited and parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the club rules.

b.The Club will also abide by the Football AssociationÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy

c.No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent Association

1.6 Club Membership and Subscriptions

a.The members of the Club, from time to time, shall be those persons listed in the register of members (The Membership Register) which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.

b.Any person who wishes to become a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Management Committee. An interval of at least 48hrs must elapse between the receipt of an application by a person for membership and his/her admission.

c.A person shall be also be deemed to be a member of the Club if he/she fits into one of the following categories:-

(i) The President and Vice President

(ii) Honorary Life Members

(iii) Co-opted members of the Club Management Committee or Sub-

Committees.

(iv) Players registered with the Club for the current season.

d.In the event of a memberÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.

e.The Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

f.An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Club Management Committee. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.

g.The Club Committee shall have the authority to level further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objects of the Club.

h. All members approved by the Club Committee, have the right to attend functions/bookings at the clubhouse. Only functions booked as private funeral/wedding/christening may members be asked not to attend.

1.7Resignation and Expulsion

a.A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which he/she gives notice to the Club Management Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.

b.A two thirds majority of the full Club Management Committee shall be the sole authority for deciding and acting on the censure, suspension or dismissal of any member for conduct deemed to be prejudicial to the Clubs interest. There shall with the exception of clause 4 be no appeals procedures.

c.A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club Property.

1.8Officers and Club Management Committee

a.The Club Officers shall consist of the following:- President, Vice President, Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary.

b.The Club Management Committee shall consist of all Club Officers plus up to 5 others to be selected from (Fixtures Secretary, Facilities/Grounds Manager, Director of Football, Business Manager and Club Welfare Officer).

c.Each Club Officer and Club Management Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting. One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Club Management Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Management Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Management Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Management Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Management Committee shall be five. (5)

d.At the first meeting following the AGM the Club Management Committee shall elect the following sub-committees:-

i.Football Sub Committee - To be made up of all Club Team Managers. The Club shall appoint a fully paid up member (not necessarily a team manager) to the position of Director of Football and this person shall represent the views of all Team Managers at Club Management Committee Meetings.

ii.An Entertainment/Fundraising Sub Committee - To promote all social events and fundraisers/sponsors on behalf of the Club and which shall consist of at least two members one of whom shall be a member of the Club Management Committee.

iii.A Bar Sub-Committee - To be concerned with the purchase for the Club of intoxicating liquor, licensing, staffing and running of the Club Bar. This should consist of at least three members, all of whom should be members of the Club Management Committee.

iv.A Kitchen Sub-Committee - To be concerned with the purchase for the Club of food and drink, staffing and running of the Kitchen. This should consist of at least two members, one of whom should be a member of the Club Management Committee.
v.Any other Sub Committee - As deemed necessary and whose members may be drawn from outside the Club Management Committee but headed up by at least one member of the Club Management Committee.

e.Any member of the Club Management Committee may call a meeting of the Club Management Committee by giving not less than 7 daysÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ notice to all members of the Club Management Committee. The Club Management Committee shall not hold less than four meetings a year.

f.An outgoing member of the Club Management Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Management Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Management Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Management Committee members.

g.Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association and the County Association to which the Club is affiliated, the Club Management Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.

h.Minutes Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, Sub Committee meetings and General meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

i.The Club Management Committee shall be responsible for the making of standing orders, rules and by-laws it may consider necessary or desirable for the conduct and affairs of the Club and its members, provided that such standing orders, rules or laws do not contravene this Constitution and are confirmed at the next General Meeting. A copy of the said standing orders, rules and by-laws and of any changes thereto shall be displayed on a Club Notice Board.

1.9Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year during, May, June or July to:-

Receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year and then:-
i.Receive and if approved to adopt a statement of the Club Accounts together with an audited profit and loss account, balance sheet and bank statement.

ii.To consider any suggested alterations to the constitution and rules and if approved by a simple majority of members present and entitled to vote, to adopt such alteration forthwith.

iii.To appoint auditors.

iv.To appoint Officers and other members of the Management Committee as specified in 1.8 (a).

v.To discuss any other matters which the Club Management Committee would like to put forward for consideration by the members or matters which the members would like to put forward for consideration to the Management Committee.

a.The Club Secretary shall ensure that a nomination form to elect Club officers and members of the Club Management Committee shall be placed on the Club Notice Board not less than 21 days prior to the AGM. The nominee must be proposed and seconded by existing members of the Club. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM (as in v) above should be received in writing by the Secretary no later than 21days prior to the AGM.

b.Notice convening an AGM shall be sent to each member, at their last known address, not less than 14 days prior to the meeting.

c.The Secretary shall send to all full members, at their last known address, an Agenda for the AGM, not less than14 days prior to the AGM and it shall also post said Agenda on the Club Notice Board.

d.The Quorum for an Annual General Meeting shall be 15

e.The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Management Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

f.Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, sub committee meetings, and general meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) may be called at any time:-

a.If required by the Club Management Committee after a majority vote of that Committee, stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed.

b.By the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson or Club Secretary on receipt of a written request so to do, signed by not less than 5 full members, stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed.

c.Save in circumstances to which clause 1.13 applies, The Club Secretary shall send notice, to each full member, at their last known address, convening any EGM, to be received by said member not less than 7 days before the meeting.

d.Business at an EGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.

e.The Quorum for an EGM shall be 15

f.The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Management Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

g.(e) Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, sub committee meetings and general meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

1.10Voting and rules of procedure at all meetings

(a) Quorum Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ A quorum shall be any 5 members at a Club Management Committee meeting and any 15 full members at the Annual General Meeting or Extraodinary General Meeting.

(b) Voting Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Subject to provision of clauses 1.6 (b) and 1.13 all matters arising at any meeting shall be decided by a simple majority of those present and entitled to vote. Only fully paid up adult members are entitled to vote at General Meetings.

(c) At Club Management Committee Meetings and General Meetings the Chairperson shall preside and in the event of an equality of votes may have a second or casting vote.

(d) Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, general meetings and if directed by the Club Management Committee, also at sub-committee meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

(e) Attendance Books Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ A list of attendees at all Club Management Committee and General Meetings shall be maintained by the Secretary and shall be available for inspection by any member on request.

1.11 Club Teams

At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the ClubÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of their respective teams. The Club shall appoint a Director of Football who will represent the interests of all team managers on the Club Management Committee.
The appointed managers shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting before an AGM a written report of the activities of their team.

1.11Club Finances

a.All Club Funds shall be deposited in a recognized Bank or Banks approved by the Club Management Committee, so that, Bank Statement(s) and cheque facilities are available to the Club.

b.Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club Secretary and the Club Treasurer. All cheques shall be fully made out before signatures are appended. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque, signed by two of the three designated signatories.

c.All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer and deposited directly into the Club Bank Account(s) and shall not be used to defray any incidental debts incurred by the Club.

d.Cheques payable to the Club shall not be made out to individuals.

e.All payments by the Club amounting to Â£20 or more shall be made by cheque drawn on the Clubs Account and signed by two of the three designated signatories.

f.The treasurer shall keep proper entries and accounts of the Clubs finances. A bank statement shall be presented to the Management Committee at every quarter and a bank balance at every meeting.

g.A full audited statement of Accounts shall be presented at least once every year, normally at the AGM and at such times as the Club Management Committee shall reasonably request.

h.The income and assets of the Club (the Club Property) shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club.

i. The Club Committee shall have the power to authorize the payment of remuneration

and expenses to any member of the club and to any other person or persons for

services rendered to the Club

1.12 Sale and supply of intoxicating liquor.

The sale and supply of intoxicating liquor shall be under the sole control of the Bar sub-committee. Members and guests are not allowed to introduce intoxicating liquors on to Club premises and the following rules shall thereto apply:-

(a) Intoxicating liquor may only be sold or supplied to members and bona fide guests and to members and officials of visiting teams.

(b) No sale of intoxicating liquor shall be made for consumption off the premises except to a member in person.

(c) No sale of intoxicating liquor shall be made to any person under the age of 18 years.

(d) No more than three guests may be introduced by any member on any one occasion. The names and addresses of all guests and the name of the members signing them in shall be entered into a book maintained for that purpose, such a book to be kept on Club premises.

(e) A register of members shall be kept on Club premises.

(f) Permitted hours for the sale and supply of intoxicating liquors on the Club premises shall be as follows:-

Monday to Thursday inclusive:- 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Friday 6:00pm to 1:00am
Saturday Noon to 1:00am
Sunday Noon to 10:00pm
Good Friday Noon to 10:00pm

(g) Intoxicating liquors may be sold to persons attending the Club premises on social or other functions organised or authorised by the Club.

1.13 Dissolution

If the Club Management Committee by a simple majority decide that on the grounds of expense lack of support or any other reason it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the Club, it shall:-

(a) Within two weeks of its decision, call an Extraordinary General Meeting of all members who are entitled to vote. Not less than two weeks notice shall be given of the day of the meeting and the terms of the resolution to be proposed, thereat, shall be fully stated.

(b) Notification

i.Send copies of that notice and proposed resolution to all members at their last known address.

ii.Post a copy in a conspicuous place on the Club notice board.

iii.Advertise it in a local newspaper circulating in the area.

iv.Copies may also be sent to any Body or organization existing for the pursuance of footballing activities.

(c) Obtain a Statement of the Clubs accounts made up to the date of the Club Management Committee meeting calling the general meeting and present that statement to the general meeting together with a further statement of accounts at the date of the general meeting.

(d) If the General Meeting shall decide by at least a three quarters majority of those present and entitled to vote that the Club shall be dissolved, it shall instruct the serving Club Management Committee or a new Committee, properly elected in accordance with this Constitution, to dispose of any assets held by or in the name of the Club.

(e) After the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities, any assets remaining shall be offered to the parent Association who shall decide how the assets shall be utilized for the benefit of the game. Alternatively , such assets may be disposed of in such a manner as the members of the Club with the consent of the parent Association shall determine.

1.14 Alteration to this Constitution

Any Proposal to alter this Constitution must be delivered in writing to the Secretary not less than 21 days before the date of the Annual general meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting at which it is first considered.

The wording of the proposed amendment shall be sent to members, at their last known address, not less than 7 days before the meeting.

2. CODE OF CONDUCT

This code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.
Football is the national game. All those involved with the game at every level and whether as a player, match official, coach, owner or administrator, have a responsibility, above and beyond compliance with the law, to act according to the highest standards of integrity, and to ensure that the reputation of the game is, and remains, high.
This code applies to all those involved in football under the auspices of The Football Association.
Community
Football, at all levels, is a vital part of a community. Football will take into account community feeling when making decisions.

Equality
Football is opposed to discrimination of any form and will promote measures to prevent it, in whatever form, from being expressed.
Participants
Football recognises the sense of ownership felt by those who participate at all levels of the game. This includes those who play, those who coach or help in any way, and those who officiate, as well as administrators and supporters. Football is committed to appropriate consultation.
Young People
Football acknowledges the extent of its influence over young people and pledges to set a positive example.
Propriety
Football acknowledges that public confidence demands the highest standards of financial and administrative behaviour within the game, and will not tolerate corruption or improper practices.
Trust and Respect
Football will uphold a relationship of trust and respect between all involved in the game, whether they are individuals, clubs or other organisations.
Violence
Football rejects the use of violence of any nature by anyone involved in the game.
Fairness
Football is committed to fairness in its dealings with all involved in the game. Integrity and Fair Play Football is committed to the principle of playing to win consistent with Fair Play.
2.1 Code of Conduct for Coaches
Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concepts of ethics or their attitude, directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct. Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications. It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a "win-at-all-costs" attitude. Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent. Set out below is The FA Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching:
1.Coaches must respect the right, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2.Coaches must place the wellbeing and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3.Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
4.Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5.Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6.Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
7.Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8.Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
9.Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
10.Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
11.Coaches must consistently display high standards or behaviour and appearance.
12.Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.
2.2 Code of Conduct for Players
Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game, but not winning at any cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
1.Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2.Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3.Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4.Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
5.Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
6.Not use inappropriate language.
Obligations towards one's own team
A player should:
1.Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
2.Resist any influence which might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should:
1.Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2.Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3.Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Fair Play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
1.Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
2.Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play,
and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A player should:
1.Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
2.Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3.Show due respect towards Match Officials.
Respect towards Team Officials
A player should;
1.Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of this Code.
2.Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations towards the Supporters
A player should:
1.Show due respect to the interests or supporters.

2.3 Code of Conduct for Team Officials
This Code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).
Obligations towards the Game
The team official should:
1.Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
2.Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
3.Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
4.Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
5.Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
6.Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
7.Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Obligations towards the Team
The team official should:
1.Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team, using all permitted means.
2.Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
3.Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
4.Promote ethical principles.
5.Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, and their own club/team and others.
Obligations towards the Supporters
The team official should:
1.Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Respect towards the Match Officials
A team official should:
1.Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
2.Avoid words or actions which may mislead a Match Official.
3.Show due respect towards Match Officials. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

2.4 Code of Conduct for Parents / Spectators
Parents / Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Children enjoying football.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢A sense of personal achievement.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Self-esteem.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Assist to improve the child's skills and techniques.
Parents / Spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Other players.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Officials.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Managers.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Spectators.
Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own. Encourage parents / spectators to:

Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Applaud the opposition as well as you own team.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Avoid coaching the child during the game.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Not to shout and scream.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Respect the referee's decision.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
Ensure that parents / Spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy. Ensure that parents/spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

3 ANTI- DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICIES FOR CLUBS
3.1 Anti Discrimination Policy
Milton United Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
Equality of opportunity at Milton United Football Club means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
This includes:
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢The advertisement for volunteers.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢The selection of candidates for volunteers.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Courses.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢External coaching and education activities and awards.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Football development activities.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Selection for teams.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Appointments to honorary positions.
Milton United Football Club will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.
Milton United Football Club is committed to the development of the programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination within its own organisation and in the wider context, within football as a whole. Our commitment is to eliminate discrimination whether because of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.
3.2 Equal Opportunities Policy
Milton United Football Club is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality. All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Specifically discrimination is prohibited in:
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢ Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientated or disability less favourably than others.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different to the requirements for others.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Imposing on an individual requirements which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example this would include applying a condition (which is not warranted by the requirements of the position) which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Victimisation of an individual.
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Harassment of an individual (which for the purposes of this policy and the actions and sanction applicable thereto is regarded as discrimination).
Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â¢Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the
disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the
above grounds. Thus, in all the Club's recruitment, selection, promotion
and training processes, as well as disciplinary matters etc. - in other
words all instances where those in control of members are required to
make judgements between them - it is essential that merit, experience,
skills and temperament are considered as objectively as possible.
Milton United Football Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination. Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Football Club's policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.
Milton United Football Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same manner as other members, the difficulties of their disablement permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.
4 CLUB COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered discrimination in any way or that the Club Policies, Rules or Code of Conduct has been broken should follow the procedures below.
1. They should report the matter to the Club Secretary or another member of the Club Management Committee.
Your report should include:-

i.Details of what, when and where the occurrence took place.
ii.Any witness statement(s) and name(s)
iii.Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way.
iv.Details of any former complaints made about the incident, date, when and to whom made.
v.A preference for a solution to the incident.
2.The Club's Management Committee will sit for any hearings that are requested.

3.The Club's Management Committee will have the power to:-
i.Warn as to future conduct.
ii.Suspend from membership;
iii.Remove from membership; any person found to have broken the Club's Policies or Codes of Conduct.

Club Constitution and Rules, Code of Conduct,
Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policies.
Club Complaints Procedures
Adopted: 1980

AMENDED E. G. M. 1986
AMENDED E. G. M. DEC. 1987
AMENDED A. G. M. JUNE 2000
LAST AMENDED A. G. M. JUNE 2004

1Constitution and Rules of the Club 3

1.1Name3

1.2Objectives 3

1.3Ground Headquarters and Colours 3

1.4 Status of Rules 3

1.5 Rules and Regulations 3

1.6Club Membership and Subscriptions 4

1.7Resignation and Expulsion4

1.8Officers and Club Management Committee5

1.9 Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meetings 6

1.10 Voting and Rules of Procedure 8

1.11Club Teams8

1.12Club Finances 9

1.13Sale and Supply of Intoxicating Liquor 9

1.14 Dissolution 10

1.15Alteration to this Constitution 11

2Code of Conduct 11

2.1 Code of Conduct for Coaches 12

2.2Code of Conduct for Players 13

2.3 Code of Conduct for Team Officials 14

2.4Code of Conduct for Parents/Spectators 15

3Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policies for Clubs 16

3.1Anti Discrimination Policy 16

3.2Equal Opportunities Policy 16

4Club Complaints Procedure 17
1SECTION 1 Ã¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œ CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE CLUB

1.1Name

The club shall be called Milton United Football Club hereafter called the Club

1.2Objectives

a.To exist for the purpose of playing the game of football by providing a team or teams, equipment and facilities for that purpose.
b.The teams shall be constituted and the game conducted in accordance with the generally accepted rules of the game.
c.To promote and stimulate activities in the interest of the game and the Club as a whole.

1.3 Ground, Headquarters and Colours

a.The Club Ground Shall normally be The Sportsfield, Potash Lane, Milton Heights, Abingdon

b.The Club Headquarters shall normally be the Club Room on the Club ground.

c.The Club colours shall be Claret and Sky Blue.

1.4Status of Rules

These rules (the Club Rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the Club

1.5 Rules and Regulations

a.The Club shall have the status of Affiliated Member Club of the Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to, or membership of The Football Association. The Rules and regulations of The Football Association Limited and parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the club rules.

b.The Club will also abide by the Football AssociationÃ¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Â¢s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy

c.No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent Association

1.6 Club Membership and Subscriptions

a.The members of the Club, from time to time, shall be those persons listed in the register of members (The Membership Register) which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.

b.Any person who wishes to become a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Management Committee. An interval of at least 48hrs must elapse between the receipt of an application by a person for membership and his/her admission.

c.A person shall be also be deemed to be a member of the Club if he/she fits into one of the following categories:-

(i) The President and Vice President

(ii) Honorary Life Members

(iii) Co-opted members of the Club Management Committee or Sub-

Committees.

(iv) Players registered with the Club for the current season.

d.In the event of a memberÃ¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Â¢s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.

e.The Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

f.An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Club Management Committee. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.

g.The Club Committee shall have the authority to level further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the objects of the Club.

1.7Resignation and Expulsion

a.A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which he/she gives notice to the Club Management Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.

b.A two thirds majority of the full Club Management Committee shall be the sole authority for deciding and acting on the censure, suspension or dismissal of any member for conduct deemed to be prejudicial to the Clubs interest. There shall with the exception of clause 4 be no appeals procedures.

c.A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club Property.

1.8Officers and Club Management Committee

a.The Club Officers shall consist of the following:- President, Vice President, Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary,

b.The Club Management Committee shall consist of all Club Officers plus up to 5 others to be selected from (Fixtures Secretary, Facilities/Grounds Manager, Director of Football, Events Manager, Business Manager, Hospitality Manager and Club Welfare Officer).

c.Each Club Officer and Club Management Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting. One person may hold no more than two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Club Management Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Management Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Management Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Management Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Vice-Chairperson. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Management Committee shall be five. (5)

d.At the first meeting following the AGM the Club Management Committee shall elect the following sub-committees:-

i.Football Sub Committee - To be made up of all Club Team Managers. The Club Managers shall elect a fully paid up member (not necessarily a team manager) to the position of Football Director and this person shall represent their views at Club Management Committee Meetings.

ii.An Entertainment/Fundraising Sub Committee - To promote all social events and fundraisers/sponsors on behalf of the Club and which shall consist of at least two members one of whom shall be a member of the Club Management Committee.

iii.A Bar Sub-Committee - To be concerned with the purchase for the Club of intoxicating liquor, licensing, staffing and running of the Club Bar. This should consist of at least three members, all of whom should be members of the Club Management Committee.

iv.A Kitchen Sub-Committee - To be concerned with the purchase for the Club of food and drink, staffing and running of the Kitchen. This should consist of at least two members, one of whom should be a member of the Club Management Committee.
v.Any other Sub Committee - As deemed necessary and whose members may be drawn from outside the Club Management Committee but headed up by at least one member of the Club Management Committee.

e.Any member of the Club Management Committee may call a meeting of the Club Management Committee by giving not less than 7 daysÃ¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Â¢ notice to all members of the Club Management Committee. The Club Management Committee shall not hold less than four meetings a year.

f.An outgoing member of the Club Management Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Management Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Management Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Management Committee members.

g.Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association and the County Association to which the Club is affiliated, the Club Management Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the Club Rules.

h.Minutes Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, Sub Committee meetings and General meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

i.The Club Management Committee shall be responsible for the making of standing orders, rules and by-laws it may consider necessary or desirable for the conduct and affairs of the Club and its members, provided that such standing orders, rules or laws do not contravene this Constitution and are confirmed at the next General Meeting. A copy of the said standing orders, rules and by-laws and of any changes thereto shall be displayed on a Club Notice Board.

1.9Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held in each year during April, May or June to:-

To receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year and then:-
i.Receive and if approved to adopt a statement of the Club Accounts together with an audited profit and loss account, balance sheet and bank statement.

ii.To consider any suggested alterations to the constitution and rules and if approved by a simple majority of members present and entitled to vote, to adopt such alteration forthwith.

iii.To appoint auditors.

iv.To appoint Officers and other members of the Management Committee as specified in 1.8 (a).

v.To discuss any other matters which the Club Management Committee would like to put forward for consideration by the members or matters which the members would like to put forward for consideration to the Management Committee.

a.The Club Secretary shall ensure that a nomination form to elect Club officers and members of the Club Management Committee shall be placed on the Club Notice Board not less than 21/28 days prior to the AGM. The nominee must be proposed and seconded by existing members of the Club. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM (as in v) above should be received in writing by the Secretary no later than 21days prior to the AGM.

b.Notice convening an AGM shall be sent to each member, at their last known address, not less than 14 days prior to the meeting.

c.The Secretary shall send to all full members, at their last known address, an Agenda for the AGM, not less than14 days prior to the AGM and it shall also post said Agenda on the Club Notice Board.

d.The Quorum for an Annual General Meeting shall be 15

e.The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Management Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

f.Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, sub committee meetings, and general meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) may be called at any time:-

a.If required by the Club Management Committee after a majority vote of that Committee, stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed.

b.By the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson or Club Secretary on receipt of a written request so to do, signed by not less than 5 full members, stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed.

c.Save in circumstances to which clause 1.13 applies, The Club Secretary shall send notice, to each full member, at their last known address, convening any EGM, to be received by said member not less than 7 days before the meeting.

d.Business at an EGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.

e.The Quorum for a General meeting shall be 15

f.The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Management Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

g.(e) Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, sub committee meetings and general meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

1.10Voting and rules of procedure at all meetings

(a) Quorum Ã¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œ A quorum shall be any 5 members at a Club Management Committee meeting and any 15 full members at the Annual General Meeting or Extraodinary General Meeting.

(b) Voting Ã¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œ Subject to provision of clauses 1.6 (b) and 1.13 all matters arising at any meeting shall be decided by a simple majority of those present and entitled to vote. Only fully paid up adult members are entitled to vote at General Meetings.

(c) At Club Management Committee Meetings and General Meetings the Chairperson shall preside and in the event of an equality of votes may have a second or casting vote.

(d) Minute Books shall be kept at all Club Management Committee meetings, general meetings and if directed by the Club Management Committee, also at sub-committee meetings and a record of all proceedings and resolutions shall be entered therein by the Secretary. A copy of the minutes shall be displayed on the club notice board within 10 days of each meeting.

(e) Attendance Books Ã¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œ A list of attendees at all Club Management Committee and General Meetings shall be maintained by the Secretary and shall be available for inspection by any member on request.

1.11 Club Teams

At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the ClubÃ¢Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Â¬Ã¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Â¢s football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall elect a Football Director who will represent their interests on the Club Management Committee.
The appointed managers shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting before an AGM a written report of the activities of their team.