Hunts FA Handbook 2014-15

Huntingdonshire FA Articles of Association

61. In the absence of any expression to the contrary in the Articles, rules or any regulations, or standing orders, or decisions of the directors, a matter shall be carried if supported by a simple majority of the directors present and voting.

NUMBER OF DIRECTORS 62. Unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution, the number of directors shall be subject to a maximum of six but shall not be less than three.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 63. The directors shall be: (i) the Chairman; (ii) up to four further persons elected by the Council;

(iii) Finance Director:- If none of the five (5) Directors holds adequate financial qualifications equivalent to (FCCA or ACMA) an additional Director with such qualifications may be appointed. (Such person need not be an existing Council Member). ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD 64. At the first Council meeting following the annual general meeting in each year, the Council shall decide which Council Members shall be the persons elected as Directors by the Council. Directors shall hold office for two years until the first Council meeting following the second annual general meeting following their appointment but are eligible for re-appointment. Directors two year terms of election shall be staggered over two years, in that two Directors shall be elected each year for a period of two years. For the avoidance of doubt if a Finance Director should be elected in accordance with Article 63(iii) he may serve for a one year term and be eligible for re-appointment at the first Council meeting following the next annual general meeting if the position is required. 65. Only Council Members are eligible for election as a director and only Council Members may participate in the election of directors. The County Secretary shall send, on request, to Council Members a nomination paper on or before such date as the directors shall prescribe each year. Such nomination paper must be completed and returned to the County Secretary not later than such date as the directors shall prescribe each year. 66. Any Council Member may nominate another Council Member to be a director on the form provided, which must be seconded by another Council Member and

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