CONSTITUTION

NAME

1. The name of the team is BRIGHTON BANDITS FC

OBJECTIVE

1. To promote participation in football by gays and lesbians in the Brighton & Hove area and to enable them to fulfill their potential as players;
2. To provide a friendly environment where people may come together to play football, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, race, culture or ability;
3. To play competitive matches against gay and non-gay teams locally, nationally and internationally;
4. To act as a reference point and channel of communication on football-related matters within the local gay and lesbian community;
5. To act as a facilitator for gay and lesbian football events and competitions;
6. To raise funds and obtain sponsorship for the general running of the team and for participation in Gay Games and other events;
7. To compile and maintain a register of members;
8. To raise funds through Playing Fees, as determined by the Committee;
9. To promote good relations between the gay and non-gay communities through the medium of football;
10. To do all such other lawful things as may be necessary.

MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership shall be open to all who subscribe to the objectives of the team, and is on the condition of completing and submitting a membership form to one of the Committee members;
2. There shall be two categories of membership, Playing Members and Non-Playing Members:
a) Playing Members shall be entitled to:
i) Vote in General Meetings and any other meetings as required;
ii) Vote in ballots for player awards;
iii) Stand for election to the Committee;
iv) Put down motions for determination by a general meeting;
v) Receive information on the activities of the team;
b) Non-Playing Members will be entitled to participate in meetings, including the Annual General Meeting (AGM), but not vote or stand for election to the Committee. They will be entitled to put down motions for meetings and to receive information on the activities of the team.

COMMITTEE

1. The organisation and administration of the team shall be directed by a Committee which shall consist of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer (Officers) and up to two other Playing Members;
2. All committee members shall be elected at the AGM;
3. If a vacancy occurs between AGMs then the Committee shall have the power to appoint a replacement on an 'acting' basis, pending formal election at the next AGM;
4. The quorum for Committee meetings shall be three, at least one of whom shall be an Officer.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

1. The AGM shall be held each year, and each member shall be notified at least 21 days in advance;
2. The quorum for the AGM shall be four members, of whom at least two should be officers;
3. The business of the AGM shall include annual reports from officers, election of officers and committee members, consideration of motions proposed and any other business as determined by the Committee.