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BOTSC - 2009 AGM Motions to Change Constitution - Nov 22, 2009 Motion 1 - submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to add a new section to Article 5: Executive Committee g) All committee members are responsibleto the Executive Committee. Rational: To clarify that no Exec member may take action on behalf of Club without authorization. The Exec realized this is potential "hole" in theConstitution and does not reflect any historical need. Motion 2 -submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to make changes to part of ARTICLE 9: Duties of the Executive Committee Current Proposed Changes Rational: To avoidpotential confusion of responsibilities. Motion 3 -submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to make changes to ARTICLE 11: Discipline Current a) Any player ejected from any Club sanctioned game for receiving a red or two yellow cards, and any player receiving three yellow cards during the course of the season, shall be referred to the Discipline Committee. b) If a player is ejected for cause, that player shall receive a minimum one game suspension to be served the next club sanctioned game, regardless of whether the Committee has met with the player. The Team Convenor shall be responsible for ensuring that this procedure is followed. c) The Discipline Committee shall use the DBR (discipline by review) system. The accused will have two response days after receiving the dismissal, or third (or more) yellow card to request, in writing, to the Discipline Committee Chairman, a hearing under the DBH (discipline by hearing) system. d) All cards shall be reported by the Referee to the Discipline Committee. e) With respect to discipline concerning any off-field action contravening the aims and objectives of the Club: Such action may be registered in writing to the Executive Committee and shall be heard, investigated and acted upon by the Executive Committee at the first available Executive Committee meeting. Proposed Changes (in bold) a) Any player ejected from any Club sanctioned game for receiving a red or two yellow cards shall be referred to the Discipline Committee by the match referee by way of e-mail or other report. b) The Discipline Committee shall use the DBR (discipline by review) system. Upon written notification by the Discipline Committee that the referees report has been received, the accused will have two response days to request, in writing, to the Discipline Committee Chairman, a hearing under the DBH (discipline by hearing) system. c) After formal notification is received by the Committee from the match referee, thata player was ejected for cause or on receipt of third yellow card, that player shallserve a minimum one game suspension to be served the next club sanctioned game, regardless of whether the Committee has met with the player. The Team Convenor shall be responsible for ensuring that this procedure is followed. d) All cards shall be reported by the Referee to the Discipline Committee by e-mail or other written means within 3 days of the offence. e) With respect to discipline concerning any off-field action contravening the aims and objectives of the Club: Such action may be registered in writing to the Executive Committee and shall be heard, investigated and acted upon by the Executive Committee at the first available Executive Committee meeting. f) Players accumulating cards of 3 yellows or more, or 2 reds or more during the seasonwill be contacted by the Discipline Committee. Additional sanctionwill be issued per the attached guidelines or increased after review of the Committee. Rational: to clarify the process. Motion 4 - submitted By Eric Jensen, also proposed by Les Takacs This is a Motion to change BY-LAW 2, section C: Registrationas follows: Current Proposed Change (in bold) Rational: make the BOTSC a more "seniororientated league", a venue where older playerscan playout their remainingsoccer careers alongside of other players more closer in age andwho have similar physical abilities and limitations. The club average age is now 57. Motion 5 - submitted By Chris Lynch (also submitted by Ian Muffet) This is a Motion to add a new section to BY-LAW 6: Conduct and Discipline – per FIFA Laws of the Game and rulings adopted by the Club as follows g) Slide tackles are prohibited and will be penalized by a direct free kick. Other action (cards) is at the discretion of the Referee. Rational: To ensure all are aware of the rule and that it can be enforced by Referees. Motion 6 - submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to make changes to BY-LAW 6: Conduct and Discipline – per FIFA Laws of the Game and rulings adopted by the Club Current Proposed Change (in bold) Rational: To add structure to the process. Current Proposed Change Rational: Currently the wording is not consistent with 11(c) Motion 7 – is the consensus of the executive committee This is a Motion to make changes to BY-LAW 12: Substitutions Current a) Unlimited substitutions will be allowed at any stoppage of play. Except that during Cup Finals, subs will be on goal kicks, goals scored, half time and, on injuries, at the Referees discretion. Proposed Change Reason: There is no reason to change our substitution rules in the play-offs. Some players cannot stay of the field for the extended periods the current wording potentially enforces. Motion 8 - submitted By David Rae This is a Motion to add a new section to BY-LAW 12: Substitutionsas follows: b) During the normal playing season, in the event that a player is dismissed from a game by reason of a red card, that player may be replaced by any other substitute in his team. Rational: We are a recreational Club we should always have 11 vs 11 Motion 9 - submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to augment BY-LAW 18: Cheque Signing Authority Current Proposed change (in bold)
(b) Cheques will be presented to the monthly Executive committee by the Treasurer for review and signing. (c)Should a cheque be required to be issued at any other time, either the President or Treasurer MUST be one of the signators. Rational:The Exec realized this is potential "hole" in theConstitution and does not reflect any historical need. It is in keeping with how similar organizations act. Motion 10 - submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to create a new by-law NEW By-Law 21 Rational: To add structure and avoid confusion from the past year Motion 11 - submitted By Chris Lynch This is a Motion to clarify the Discipline Guidelines supplement to the BOTSC Constitution. Change the suspension guidelines to
Rational: Current guidelines are not consistent with other aspects of the Constitution. |