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The League shall be called the Northants Basketball League, hereafter referred to as the League. The League may add a sponsors name at the approval of the League Committee.
a) To promote and encourage the game of Basketball.
b) To provide structured basketball competition for its member clubs.
The League shall consist of officers of member clubs, together with any duly registered member of England Basketball.
Membership of the League shall be open to all clubs in and around the Northants area with the approval of the League committee.
A League Executive that shall consist of a League Chairman, League Secretary, League Treasurer, Disciplinary Officer and an Officials Officer who shall administer the League. All officers shall retire annually, but shall be eligible for re-election at the Annual General Meeting.
These officers are to be elected at the Annual General Meeting. One representative per league is to attend meetings on a rotation basis. The committee shall determine the rotation.
A Committee consisting of the officers of the League shall govern all administration, including the League Rules.
The Committee shall meet at least four times during the winter season. Extra meetings may be called at the discretion of a member of the executive committee.
Each member shall be entitled to vote at the Committee meeting but no member shall vote on any matter appertaining to his/her own team.
Three members shall constitute a Quorum.
The Executive Committee shall govern the League in all matters appertaining to it. The Secretary will ensure minutes of all meetings are kept. In the event of a breach in any clause in the League Rules or Constitution, the Committee shall have the power to punish the defaulter (whether it be club, team or official) by fine, suspension or as it sees fit.
Teams and individuals shall have the right to appeal in person to the Committee providing that the committee receive a surety fee of £10.00.
A Disciplinary Committee, consisting of three members of the Executive Committee (normally Chairman and two other officers) shall adjudicate in all matters of misconduct.
The Chairman shall be responsible for the interpretation of the constitution and the League rules in the event of any doubt.
The financial year of the League shall end on the 30th April each year and a statement of accounts up to and including this date shall be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Monies shall be kept in the bank account of the League.
All monies withdrawn must have the approval of the League Committee; withdrawal cheques shall be signed by two of three signatories.
In the event of the dissolution of the League all monies accumulated (excluding guarantee fees) shall be divided equally and forwarded to club secretaries.
The Annual General Meeting shall take place before the end of June on a date decided by the Committee. Officers shall be elected for the ensuing year. Annual reports shall be heard and any other relevant business transacted. No addition or alteration to the Constitution shall be made except with the consent of two thirds of the majority of the votes of the members present, whether at the Annual General Meeting, or at an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) called for the purpose. Written notification of any proposed additions or alterations to the Constitution must be sent in writing to the League by May 1st.
Each member team and each member of the Executive shall be entitled to one vote at the meeting. No individual member shall vote in more than one capacity. The Chairman shall have the casting vote. Seven members shall form a Quorum one of whom must be an Executive Officer. Each team shall be represented at the Annual General Meeting. Failure to attend will result in a fine of £25.00.
Each club must receive at least 28 days notice of the date of the AGM. Nominations and proposals for the AGM’s agenda must be made in writing to the League Secretary not less than 14 days before the date of the meeting. Only agenda items shall be discussed at the AGM.
An Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the League shall be convened by the Executive Committee or by a petition signed by the authorised delegates of not less than FOUR member teams. The other conditions relating to the Annual General Meeting apply to a Extra Ordinary General Meeting.
Any team resigning from or leaving the League in any other manner shall relinquish all claims on the League, its funds and equipment.
Any person, whether or not they are members of the League, when taking part in any activities under the auspices of the League, shall do so at their own risk, and the League does not accept responsibility or liability for accidents or injuries, which may occur. This includes the transportation of such persons for the purpose of taking part in any activities of the League.
All games are to be played according to the current playing rules, regulations and interpretations of England Basketball.
The League Executive shall determine points not covered in these rules.
All perpetual trophies awarded shall remain the sole property of the League and shall be returned to the Secretary by the 1st March each year.
Financial liabilities incurred by the League or its officers acting within their constitutional powers shall be the responsibility of the member teams and not the elected officers.
All communication from the League unless by prior arrangement will be in the first instance by e-mail.