Joint Handbook 2022 2023

31 st January. If the cup or trophy is lost or damaged while under our care, we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair. ”

Failure to comply with this Rule will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff.

(B) At the close of each Competition awards may/shall be made to the winners and runners - up if the funds of the Competition permit.

1. Winners and Runners - up shall receive a maximum of 20 mementoes.

2.Winners and Runners of the Veterans Development Divisions/ Walking Football Division shall receive a trophy only.

ALTERATION TO RULES

14. (A) Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall be made to these Rules only at the AGM or at an SGM specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 9. Any alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following Playing Season, except in exceptional circumstances were approved by Sanctioning Authority and The FA. (B) Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the Secretary by 31 st January in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Board, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 1 st May and any amendments to these proposals shall be submitted to the Secretary by 15 th May. The proposals and proposed amendments to these proposals shall be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the AGM. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if a majority of those present and entitled to vote and voting are in favour. (C) A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the AGM or SGM shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA (as applicable) at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting. (A)The Board shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged. (B)All expenditure in excess of £500 shall be approved by the Board. Cheques shall be signed by at least two Directors nominated by the Board. (C)The financial year of the Competition will end on 31 st May. (D)The accounting records, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be verified annually by a suitably qualified person(s) who shall be appointed at the AGM. 16. (A) All Clubs must have valid public liability insurance cover for a minimum of ten million pounds (£10,000,000) at all times. (B)All Clubs must have valid personal accident cover for all Players registered with them from time to time. The Players ’ personal accident insurance cover must be in place prior to the Club taking part in any Competition Match and shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by the Sanctioning Authority. In instances where The FA is the Sanctioning Authority, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club affiliates. (C)Failure to comply with Rule 16(A) or 16(B) will result in a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff. FINANCE 15. INSURANCE

DISSOLUTION

17.

(A)Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at an SGM by a majority of three quarters (3/4) of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant SGM.