Governance
Resolutions
Below is a history of Resolutions raised by FC United members. These Resolutions have resulted in revisions to the Club's IPS Constitution and a history of the IPS Constitution can be found here.
AGM 2019 08/12/2019
Members’ Vote 1
The board should draw up a new Friendly criteria to help with future decisions to help keep the reputation of FC United being a protest club and of rebellion.
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 30 AGAINST: 105 ABSTAIN: 13 SPOILT: 0
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS NOT BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 2
The Club should continue to play friendlies against clubs that are not fan-owned.
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 126 AGAINST: 5 ABSTAIN: 15 SPOILT: 0
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 3
The Club should launch a new home kit in time for the start of the season 2020-21.
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 124 AGAINST: 16 ABSTAIN: 7 SPOILT: 0
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 4
The Club should launch a new third kit in time for the start of the season 2020-21
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 53 AGAINST: 73 ABSTAIN: 19 SPOILT: 0
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS NOT BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 5
Shirt design B was selected.
Members’ Vote 6
As Members’ Vote 4 was not passed, Members’ Vote 6 was void.
Members’ Vote 7
That all U5’s be allowed in free of charge to all FC United fixtures which take place within the Broadhurst Park stadium. This includes all FCUM men’s first team, FCUM women’s first team and FCUM FA Youth Cup fixtures
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 132 AGAINST: 6 ABSTAIN: 2 SPOILT: 0
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Board Elections
Candidates (%) Votes cast
Sam Mullock (92%) 130
Re-Open Nominations (8%) 12
Sam Mullock has been elected on to the board.
GM 2019 13/06/2019
Members’ Vote 1
Proposed by the Board.
That the price of admission for the 2019/20 season is maintained at £12 adults, £7 Concessions and £3 juniors.
FOR: 141 AGAINST: 4 ABSTAIN: 1 SPOILT: 0
This Members’ vote requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS MEMBERS' VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
AGM 2018 25/11/2018
Resolution 1
Resolution 1 has been put forward by the Board pursuant to Rule 99.
That Mitchell Charlesworth be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club 2019, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
FOR: 181 AGAINST: 7 ABSTAIN: 4
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution: 2
That the resolution governing the operation of the Development Fund, passed at the October 2008 AGM be amended to the following:
The Development Fund is to be used for the purposes of procuring, building, development, maintenance, repayment of loans/interest associated to the club’s ground/stadium and expenses incurred in the administration of the fund.
The fund is not to be used for any other purpose without consent of the Development Fund Committee. Any such instances shall be treated as a short term loan from the DF to the club and will be reported by the DF Committee to the membership through official channels including the DF Committee’s meeting minutes.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s constitution, Resolution 2 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
FOR: 149 AGAINST: 23 ABSTAIN: 21
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 3
That the wording of Rule 130 of the Club’s constitution will be amended to read: ADVERTISING 130. The clothing (i.e. playing kit) of players representing the Club shall not include any advertising thereon, except as follows, which shall not be considered to be advertising:-
- The trade mark (i.e. logo) and/or name of the clothing manufacturer or a combination of same
- The emblem of the Club (i.e. badge, name, initials or nickname, or a combination of such)
- Players’ numbers and/or (where association, league and/or competition rules so permit) the players’ names.
- Subject to having obtained (where applicable) the prior permission from the appropriate authority, the recognised badge or emblem of the appropriate association, league and/or competition, where the rules of the association, league and/or competition require such a badge or emblem to be placed on the Club’s playing kit.
- Any advertising, badge, logo or other mandated by the appropriate authority as a requirement for participation in that competition. This Rule 130 (Advertising) may only be altered or rescinded by resolution of at least two thirds of the members who vote in person or by proxy at a general meeting.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s constitution, Resolution 3 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
FOR: 170 AGAINST: 21 ABSTAIN: 2
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 4
That the wording of Rule 61.a. of the club’s constitution will be amended to read that the Club’s Board will consist of: “a. Up to 5 members of the Club Board elected by the members in accordance with the most current election policy to be approved by the members;” Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s constitution, Resolution 4 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
FOR: 157 AGAINST: 31 ABSTAIN: 1
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Members’ vote 1
The ‘Pay what you can afford’ season ticket scheme continues for the 2019/20 season, but with an increased minimum price of £150 for Adults and £100 for Concessions. U/18s Season Tickets will remain at £21 each.
Members’ vote 1 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 170 AGAINST: 19 ABSTAIN: 5
THIS MEMBERS’ VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 2
That the two hundredth anniversary of the Peterloo massacre in 2019 is commemorated by the words "Rise like lions, Peterloo 1819" on the new 2019/20 away shirt.
Members’ vote 2 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
FOR: 140 AGAINST: 41 ABSTAIN: 12 SPOILT:1
THIS MEMBERS’ VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members’ Vote 3.
Shirt A: 106 SHIRT B: 18 SHIRT C: 26 SHIRT D:29
SHIRT A was selected.
Board Elections
The votes were:
Adrian Seddon : 165 Re open Nomination: 33
Adrian Seddon has been re-elected on to the Club Board:
GM 2018 12/04/2018
Resolution 1
Proposed by the Board.
That the wording of Rule 61.a. of the club’s constitution will be amended to read that the Club’s Board will consist of:
“a. Up to 8 members of the Club Board elected by the members in accordance with the most current election policy to be approved by the members;”
FOR: 205 AGAINST: 44 ABSTAIN: 2 SPOILT: 0
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s constitution, Resolution 1 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
This resolution has been passed.
Resolution 2
Proposed by the Board
That the wording of Rule 73 of the Club’s constitution will be amended to read:
“73. The Club Board will meet at least 4 times in every calendar year at such times and places as they think fit. Seven clear days’ notice of the date and place of each meeting is to be given in writing by the Secretary to all members of the Club Board to the Chief Executive and to such other members of the Executive Board as the Club Board desire to attend the meeting. Whichever is the greater of a minimum of 2 Club Board members elected by the membership, or 50% thereof, will form a quorum. A Club Board meeting may be called by shorter notice if it is so agreed by all the Club Board members entitled to attend and vote at the meeting. For the purposes of this rule, notice may be sent via email to an address registered with the Secretary or such other electronic means as may be preferred by Directors.”
FOR: 200 AGAINST: 42 ABSTAIN: 3 SPOILT:1
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s constitution, Resolution 2 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
This Resolution has been passed.
Members’ vote 1
Proposed by the Board
That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme continue for the 2018/19 season with a minimum price of £100 Adults, £65 Concessions and £21Juniors.
FOR: 241 AGAINST: 10 ABSTAIN: 0 SPOILT: 0
Members’ vote 1 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
The Members’ vote has been passed.
Members’ vote 2
Proposed by the Board
That the adult price of admission for the 2018/19 season will be set at £12
FOR: 213 AGAINST: 35 ABSTAIN: 3 SPOILT: 0
Members’ vote 2 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
This Members’ vote has been passed.
Members’ vote 3
Proposed by the Board
That the Concession price of admission for the 2018/19 season will be set at £7
FOR: 210 AGAINST: 36 ABSTAIN 3 SPOILT: 0
Members’ vote 3 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
This Members’ vote has been passed.
Members’ vote 4
D.
Members’ vote 5
D.
AGM 2017 19/11/2017
Resolution: 1
"That Mitchell Charlesworth LLP be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration."
For 326 Against 19 Abstain 7
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution: 2
IPS rule 61 be amended to include as follows: No person can be considered for election to the Club Board who has not been a member of the club in the two consecutive seasons preceding the General Meeting at which they stand for election to the board.
For 286 Against 54 Abstain 11
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club’s Constitution, Resolution 2 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
GM 2017 30/03/2017
Resolution: 1
Resolution1 # has been put forward by the Board pursuant to Rule 99.
"THAT Mitchell Charlesworth LLP be appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration."
For 261 Against 22 Abstain 4
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 2
Proposed by: Peter Thwaites.
The club's election policy shall be amended to read as follows:
- 3.10 Should any candidate or candidates receive the same or fewer votes as "Re-open nominations" they will not be elected. Should any candidate or candidates receive fewer than 50% of the votes cast, they will not be elected.
- 3.11 In the event of board places remaining vacant due to "Re-open nominations" receiving more votes than other candidates or due to candidates receiving fewer than 50% of the votes cast a further election for those vacancies will not be held until the following General Meeting.
For 207 Against 70 Abstain 10
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's constitution, Resolution 2 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the General Meeting.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 1#
Members' vote 1# has been put forward by the Board.
"That the cost of adult membership for the 2017/2018 season is raised to £15. Junior membership will remain at £3"
For 235 Against 52 Abstain 4
Members' vote 1 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 2#
Members' vote 2# has been put forward by the Board.
Should adult admission prices go up?
- A. Yes
- B. No (if no, the price will remain £9 for the 2017/18 season)
For 257 Against 56 Abstain 2
Members' vote 2 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 3#
Members' vote 3# has been put forward by the Board.
If members vote in favour of an increase in adult admission prices, what should the price be?
- A. £10
- B. £11
For 169 Against 104 Abstain 15
Members vote 3 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE IS FOR £10
Members' Vote 4#
Members' vote 4# has been put forward by the Board.
Should concession admission prices go up?
- A. Yes
- B. No (if no, the price will remain £5 for the 2017/18 season)
For 175 Against 106 Abstain 3
Members' vote 4 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 5#
Members' vote 5# has been put forward by the Board.
If members vote in favour of an increase in concession admission prices, what should the price be?
- A. £6
- B. £7
For 173 Against 51 Abstain 33
Members' vote 5 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE IS FOR £6
Members' Vote 6#
Members' vote 6# has been put forward by the Board.
Should junior admission prices go up?
- A. Yes
- B. No (if no, the price will remain £2 for the 2017/18 season)
For 145 Against 142 Abstain 4
Members vote 6 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 7#
Members' vote 7# has been put forward by the Board.
If members vote in favour of an increase in junior admission prices, what should the price be?
- A. £3
- B. £4
For 208 Against 23 Abstain 40
Members' vote 7 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE IS FOR £3
Members Vote 8#
Members' vote 8# has been put forward by the Board.
That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme will continue for the 2017/18 season with a minimum £100 price for adults, £65 concessions and £21 juniors.
For 271 Against 13 Abstain 9
Members' vote 8 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 9#
Members' vote 9# has been put forward by the Board.
That the club should sell 3 year season tickets, limited to a maximum number of 200 on a first come first served basis, at a price of £1,000 each
For 225 Against 56 Abstain 10
Member's vote 9 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 10#
Members' vote 10# has been put forward by the Board.
That the Club should continue with the grant application to Power to Change to redevelop the space under the east stand (known as the St Mary's Road End) so that it can operate successfully as both a match day bar and a multi-functional community space.
For 235 Against 28 Abstain 7
Members' vote 10 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Member Vote 11#
Members' vote 11# has been put forward by the Board.
That the wording and results of members' votes submitted to General and Annual General Meetings will be recorded on the club's public website pages after the meeting.
For 172 Against 101 Abstain 21
Members' vote 11 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
Members' Vote 12#
Motion Proposed by Andy Raithby.
The Club should allow sponsorship and advertising by gambling firms. I propose that members vote in favour that gambling firms be allowed to sponsor and advertise through us.
For 167 Against 110 Abstain 13
Members' vote 12 requires a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who vote in person or by proxy/post to be passed.
THIS VOTE HAS BEEN PASSED
AGM 2016 04/12/2016
Resolution: 1
Cut off for voting re membership.
That the following be added to Rule 28:
"Every member shall be entitled to vote at a general meeting, in accordance with the most recent Elections Policy to have been approved by the membership, providing that they have been a member of the Club for a continuous period beginning with the day 28 days before the date on which the meeting was originally scheduled to be held."
For 272 Against 57 Abstain 12
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's constitution, Resolution 1 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the Annual General Meeting.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 2
Proposed by Andrew Murtough
It is proposed that the existing requirement for the calling of an EGM (Rule 38b) reading:
- not less than 20 members or 10% of the membership eligible to vote, whichever is the higher be replaced with the requirement:
- 100 members or 10% of the membership eligible to vote, whichever is the lower
For 228 Against 95 Abstain 25
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's constitution, Resolution 2 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the Annual General Meeting.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 3
Election Committee
It is proposed that Rule 29 be amended to include the following clause:
"For a period of 10 days after the closure date for resolutions and members' votes, a standing subcommittee of members in conjunction with the Club Secretary and the board member for governance, will meet to consider the consolidation of all motions on a similar theme which if passed would negate each other. In doing so, the committee will seek agreement from all proposer signatories to the relevant motions.
Where agreement is gained, the original motions will be withdrawn with the consent of all proposers, and the consolidated motion will go forward to the General Meeting. A consolidated resolution or members' vote shall be treated as any other resolution or members' vote.
Where consent from all the proposers of motions subject to consolidating cannot be obtained, but there is a majority of the proposers in favour of consolidation, the motions will be consolidated.
The proposers supporting the consolidated motions will have their names removed from the original motions and appended to the consolidated motion.
Where a minority of the proposers of the motion so consolidated do not agree with this action, they may proceed with the motion in its original form, subject to the rule governing resolutions and members' votes i.e. that the motion is supported by a minimum of 5 members.
If no agreement on consolidation can be reached, the relevant motion or motions will proceed to the GM as originally drafted"
For 256 Against 69 Abstain 22
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's constitution, Resolution 3 requires the votes in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy/post at the Annual General Meeting.
THIS RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED
Resolution 4
New voting system
It is proposed that election policy rules 3.3, 3.9 and 3.10:
- Each member may vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies on the Board by clearly marking an "X" in the boxes next to their preferred candidates.
- Once all votes have been counted the candidate with the highest number of votes will be elected to the Club Board, followed by the candidate with the second highest number of votes and so on until all vacancies on the Club Board have been filled subject to the following points 10, 11 and 12:-
- Should any candidate or candidates receive the same or fewer votes as "Re-open nominations" they will not be elected.
Should be replaced by the following:
- Each member may vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies on the Board by clearly marking the boxes next to their preferred candidates with numbers according to their order of preference, with 1 indicating 1st preference, 2 indicating 2nd preference etc. until either:
- all of their votes are exercised;
- they indicate a preference for "Re-open Nominations"; or
- they decide not to exercise any further preferences.
- Where a member exercises more votes than they are entitled to, or indicates further preferences after indicating one for "Re-open Nominations", only the votes that they were entitled to exercise, or the preferences up to and including that indicated for "Re-open Nominations" shall be counted.
- Once all votes have been counted the candidate with the highest number of first preference votes will be elected to the Club Board and eliminated from the remaining counting process.
- The candidate with the highest combined total of first and second preference votes will then be elected to the Club Board and eliminated from the remaining counting process.
- This process will continue with the candidate with the highest combined total of first, second and third preference votes being elected to the Club Board, followed by the candidate with the highest number of first, second, third and fourth preference votes etc. until either:
- All vacancies on the Club Board are filled; or
- "Re-open Nominations" is elected on to the Club Board with a combined total of relevant votes which is higher than, or equivalent to, the combined total achieved by any other candidate still included at that point in the counting process
For 184 Against 114 Abstain 32
THIS RESOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN PASSED
GM 2016 15/05/2016
Please note that the Scrutineer specifically stated that abstentions should not be considered when determining the percentage of votes cast in favour or against any Resolution or Members' Vote. This was further checked with Co-ops UK who advised that since FC United's rules do not explicitly say that abstentions will be counted in the final total, an abstained vote does not count as a vote cast and so should not be counted when doing the percentage for and against.
Resolution 1
The Annual Business Plan should be approved by members by means of a vote before the end of the previous reporting period. If not voted in, a modified Plan should be developed taking into account members' input and concerns. Progress against the Plan should be reported on a quarterly basis to all members.
This resolution shall replace Resolution 17 from November 2015 in its entirety.
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
Votes for: 815 Votes against: 13 Total for / against: 828 Percentage for: 98% Abstained: 7
Resolution 1 CARRIED.
Resolution 2
That Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution be amended so it now reads:
The members may by a resolution carried by not less than two-thirds of the members voting at a general meeting but not otherwise give directions to the Society Board. A member wishing to propose a members' resolution for consideration at a general meeting shall give notice in writing to the Secretary of such wish, and of the justification for, form and content of the resolution, not later than noon 45 days before that meeting is to be held. Such notice shall not be effective unless signed by the proposer and 5 other Members. The Society Board shall ensure that such proposed resolutions are consistent with these rules and the laws governing the society's contractual, statutory and other legal obligations according to the Resolution Policy. The following provisions apply to any directions given:
a. Any direction must:
i. be consistent with these Rules and with the Club's contractual, statutory and other legal obligations; and ii. not affect the powers and responsibilities of the Club Board, Chief Executive and Executive Board under Rules 31, 32, 33 and 34.
b. Any person who deals with the Club in good faith and is not aware that a direction has been given may deal with the Club on the basis that no direction has been given.
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
Votes for: 623 Votes against: 186 Total for / against: 809 Percentage for: 77% Abstained: 26
Resolution 2 CARRIED.
Resolution 3
Rule 29 should be changed to read:
29a. The members may by a resolution carried by not less than two-thirds of the members voting at a general meeting but not otherwise give directions to The Club Board. A member wishing to propose a members' resolution for consideration at a general meeting shall give notice in writing to the Secretary of such wish, and of the justification for, form and content of the resolution, not later than noon 45 days before that meeting is to be held. Such notice shall not be effective unless signed by the proposer and 5 other Members.
29b. For a period of 10 days after the closure date for resolutions a standing committee, independent of the Club Board, shall consider and word the compositing of complementary or contradictory resolutions and seek agreement from contributing proposers. Where agreement is gained, the original proposer shall be expected to withdraw the original proposal. A composite resolution shall be treated as any other resolution Where agreement has not gained from all proposers considered in a composite, the original proposal will also go forward.
29c. The Club Board shall ensure that such proposed resolutions are consistent with these rules and the laws governing the society's contractual, statutory and other legal obligations according to the Resolution Policy. The following provisions apply to any directions given: a. Any direction must: i. be consistent with these Rules and with the Club's contractual, statutory and other legal obligations; and ii. not affect the powers and responsibilities of the Club Board, Chief Executive and Executive Board under Rules 31, 32, 33 and 34. b. Any person who deals with the Club in good faith and is not aware that a direction has been given may deal with the Club on the basis that no direction has been given.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 3 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 338 Votes against: 429 Total for / against: 767 Percentage for: 44% Abstained: 69
Resolution 3 FAILED.
Resolution 4
With effect from the start of the 2016/17 season the club will apportion sufficient funding for the FCUM Women's team so that squad members are no longer required to pay subscription fees to the club.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 4 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 624 Votes against: 179 Total for / against: 803 Percentage for: 78% Abstained: 32
Resolution 4 CARRIED.
Resolution 5
The board will no longer give any recommendation to members with regard to how they should vote on any Members' Vote that is put to a General Meeting.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 5 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 444 Votes against: 342 Total for / against: 786 Percentage for: 56% Abstained: 46
Resolution 5 FAILED.
Resolution 6
The Club's Voting and Counting Procedure within its Election Policy be amended as follows:
Paragraph 1 to read:
1. Each member will receive a ballot paper listing the names of all candidates, which shall be placed in random order. Alongside the name of each candidate shall be two boxes headed "Yes" and "No", indicating respectively approval or disapproval for election.
Paragraph 2 to be deleted. (Paragraph 2 currently reads "‘Re-open Nominations' shall be a nominated candidate in all elections, who, if elected shall automatically resign.")
Paragraph 3 to read:
3. Each member may vote "Yes" for as many candidates as there are vacancies on the board by clearly marking an "X" in the appropriate boxes next to their preferred candidates.
Paragraph 4 to read:
4. A member may vote "Yes" for fewer candidates than there are vacancies but may not vote "Yes" for more.
A new Paragraph (4a) be inserted to read:
4a. A member may vote "No" for as few or as many candidates as they feel would not make acceptable board members.
Paragraph 9 to read:
9. Once all votes have been counted the candidate with the highest aggregate of "Yes" votes minus "No" votes will be elected to the Club Board, followed by the candidate with
the second highest aggregate of such votes and so on until all vacancies on the Club Board have been filled subject to the following points.
Paragraph 10 to read:
10. Should any candidate or candidates receive fewer "Yes" votes than "No" votes then they will not be elected.
Paragraph 11 to read:
11. If, after all votes have been counted, two or more candidates are tied for the last remaining vacancy lots will be drawn to determine who is elected.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 6 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds
of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 333 Votes against: 477 Total for / against: 810 Percentage for: 41% Abstained: 24
Resolution 6 FAILED.
Resolution 7
The board will no longer give any recommendation to members with regards to how members should vote on any Board Resolution that is put to a General Meeting, save and except for information relating to material facts, legal liability, implications of any for the workings of the club and its rules and the percentage of votes required to pass said resolution.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 7 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 421 Votes against: 382 Total for / against: 803 Percentage for: 52% Abstained: 32
Resolution 7 FAILED.
Resolution 8
It is proposed that existing Rule 38 b be amended to replace the figures 20 and 10% with the figure 250 and 5% respectively. In order to bring an EGM before the members of FC United of Manchester a motion needs to be signed by a number of current members of the Club. The number of members required to sign the motion is the lesser of 250 or 5% of the members of the football club.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 8 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 291 Votes against: 477 Total for / against: 768 Percentage for: 38% Abstained: 67
Resolution 8 FAILED.
Resolution 9
The Club shall introduce, with immediate effect, systems of control whereby all contractual arrangements that the Club propose to enter into and which involve payment of Club funds, but excluding non-contracted players, irrespective of the source of such funds, must be considered and given formal approval by the Board prior to the offer, whether verbal or in writing, of any such contract.
These arrangements shall include, but not limited to, all commercial agreements, contracts for service and contracts of employment (whether permanent, fixed term or casual). Board approval shall be required both at the initial award and every subsequent renewal of such contracts.
The Board shall determine the operating arrangements of such systems of control but, as a minimum, they shall include the requirement for consideration and approval at both (i) initial planning stage, prior to the launch of any such exercise and (ii) final approval stage, on completion of such an exercise, once the preferred candidate(s)/ contractor(s) have been identified.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 9 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 448 Votes against: 362 Total for / against: 810 Percentage for: 55% Abstained: 25
Resolution 9 FAILED.
Resolution 10
The Club shall introduce, with immediate effect, a detailed Register of all existing contractual arrangements to which the Club is party and which involve payment of Club funds, irrespective of the source of such funds. This Register shall include, but not limited to, all commercial agreements, contracts for service and contracts of employment (whether permanent, fixed term or casual).
The Register shall be updated regularly, on not less than on a quarterly basis, and be made available to all co-owners on a confidential basis.
The Board shall determine the exact format of and means of access to such a Register but, as a minimum requirement, it shall include the following information:
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 10 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 500 Votes against: 304 Total for / against: 804 Percentage for: 62% Abstained: 30
Resolution 10 FAILED.
Resolution 11
Any decision to increase admission charges (season tickets or individual matches), excluding where directed by a governing body, shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 11 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 766 Votes against: 58 Total for / against: 824 Percentage for: 93% Abstained: 9
Resolution 11 CARRIED.
Resolution 12
Any decision to have the name of any third party for financial consideration put on a football shirt worn by any player in a football match representing FC United of Manchester unless directed to do so by a governing body shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 12 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 198 Votes against: 579 Total for / against: 777 Percentage for: 25% Abstained: 46
Resolution 12 FAILED.
Resolution 13
A members vote will be held at every Spring General Meeting to determine whether the club shall allow live televised coverage of FC United of Manchester home games for the following season.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 13 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 204 Votes against: 583 Total for / against: 787 Percentage for: 35% Abstained: 46
Resolution 13 FAILED.
Resolution 14
Any individual business decision not included in the annual business plan which involves expenditure within a single financial year of greater than £20,000 shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 14 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 316 Votes against: 490 Total for / against: 806 Percentage for: 39% Abstained: 27
Resolution 14 FAILED.
Resolution 15
Any decision to accept external funding to be obtained in the name of the Club which requires repayment by the Club shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 15 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 396 Votes against: 402 Total for / against: 798 Percentage for: 50% Abstained: 26
Resolution 15 FAILED.
Resolution 16
Any decision to increase the Annual cost of membership shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 16 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 772 Votes against: 55 Total for / against: 827 Percentage for: 93% Abstained: 7
Resolution 16 CARRIED.
Resolution 17
Any decision to change the name of Broadhurst Park shall be made by a Members' Vote.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 17 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 790 Votes against: 34 Total for / against: 824 Percentage for: 96% Abstained: 10
Resolution 17 CARRIED.
Resolution 18
Board Meeting agendas should be made available to Co-owners ahead of Board meetings, the Board pack of background materials should be made available to Co-owners at the same time as the Board, and the minutes communicated to Co-owners within 14 days of the meeting.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 18 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 404 Votes against: 378 Total for / against: 782 Percentage for: 52% Abstained: 48
Resolution 18 FAILED.
Resolution 19
The Board should abandon all plans for drawing up and implementing a Code of Conduct.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 19 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 404 Votes against: 395 Total for / against: 799 Percentage for: 51% Abstained: 32
Resolution 19 FAILED.
Resolution 20
The Board should abandon all plans for paying for an investigation into any FC forum or messageboard, or any other form of social media.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 20 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 729 Votes against: 89 Total for / against: 818 Percentage for: 88% Abstained: 16
Resolution 20 CARRIED.
Resolution 21
In line with the provisions of Club rule 102, the Board will commission a report reviewing the build project for Broadhurst Park in order for the club's owners to understand the timeline, financial and decision-making processes, and determine what lessons have been learned as we embark on further huge expenditure on developing the club's new home.
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Club's Constitution, Resolution 21 requires the vote in favour of at least two thirds of those Members who vote in person or by proxy at the General Meeting.
Votes for: 748 Votes against: 67 Total for / against: 815 Percentage for: 92% Abstained: 17
Resolution 21 CARRIED.
Resolution 22
a. All votes taken at a quorate meeting of the Board, or any sub-committee of the Board, of FC United that are not unanimous shall require a list to be recorded in the minutes that provides the names of those Board members present and voting, along with a record of how they voted (using the indicators "for", "against" and "abstained").
b. In addition to the above requirement, Board and sub-committee members, may request that the minutes record a comment alongside their voting record that provides an explanation as to why they voted in that particular way.
c. Where a decision is taken without the requirement for a vote, the minutes shall state that the decision was made unanimously.
d. This resolution shall replace the previous resolutions in their entirety Resolutions 7 and 12 from 26th November 2015 and Resolution 2 from 8th November 2012.
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
Votes for: 746 Votes against: 48 Total for / against: 794 Percentage for: 94% Abstained: 20
Resolution 22 CARRIED.
Resolution 23
The Election policy to be changed in line with resolution 2 to read:
1 Nominations can be made at any time up until close of nominations at noon 45 days before the scheduled date of the General Meeting.
This resolution requires the vote in favour of a simple majority of the members who vote in person or by proxy to be passed.
Votes for: 609 Votes against: 176 Total for / against: 785 Percentage for: 78% Abstained: 36
Resolution 23 CARRIED.
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AGM 2015 26/11/2015
Resolution 1
THAT RSM UK Audit LLP (formerly Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP) be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration
For - 93.3%
Against - 3.5%
Abstain - 3.2%
This resolution is passed with a simple majority.
Resolution 2
Ahead of every ballot in which the membership elects candidates for the Board, the club should ensure the prominent inclusion within the relevant voting documentation of a summary of the IPS rules governing the make-up of the FC United Board. Specifically, that the Board can legally operate with any number from 2 members, up to a maximum of 11 - hence there being no need for members to vote for candidates they might not deem suitable in the event of a small field.
For - 73%
Against - 17%
Abstain - 10%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 2 is passed.
Resolution 3
The club's stated Election Policy - as published on the official website - includes the option "Re-open nominations" as an automatic entrant in all elections to the FC United Board. This Election Policy should be amended to hold that, where the candidate "Re-open nominations" scores a higher percentage of votes than other candidates with places on the Board still unfilled, those places will remain vacant until the following year's AGM (or until any interim EGM is called for the purpose of filling said places), as long as the Board remains properly constituted with at least two elected members.
For - 37%
Against - 54%
Abstain - 9%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 3 is not passed.
Resolution 4
As soon as possible the club should draw up a clear and precise 'Organisation Chart' showing the areas of responsibility of all club officials, paid and unpaid, and which roles - filled either by staff or volunteers - fall under whose responsibility.
For - 78%
Against - 17%
Abstain - 5%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 4 is passed.
Resolution 5
The Board should put in place an appropriate complaints procedure for anyone who has a contractual relationship - either written or implied - to provide goods or services to the Club, including, but not exclusive to, employees (whether on permanent, fixed term or casual contracts), agency staff, freelancers, consultants, contractors or volunteers.
For - 94%
Against - 5%
Abstain - 1%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 5 is passed.
Resolution 6
The Board should commission a review of the Broadhurst Park construction project as soon as possible. This should identify exactly what caused and contributed to the numerous delays and cost overruns, including to what degree these can be attributed to mistakes made by the club and its officials, as much as to what were accountable to outside contractors. With at least £1 million more needing to be spent to finish the ground it is important for everyone connected to FC United to understand where things went wrong so as to ensure any similar expensive mistakes are not repeated, and have confidence that club funds will be spent wisely in future.
For - 42%
Against - 52%
Abstain - 6%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 6 is not passed.
Resolution 7
At the 2012 AGM, Resolution 2 was proposed by the Board. It stated that "with effect from the close of this meeting all votes taken at quorate FCUM Board meetings that do not meet with a unanimous response from those Board members present shall require a full voting list to be recorded and appear in the relevant minute. The voting list will name all Board members alongside their individual votes." Since then not one vote has ever been taken, suggesting that every Board decision has been wholly unanimous. If this is the case then in future, where a vote is not taken and a decision is deemed to have been passed unanimously, the minutes should record that every Board member was in favour of that decision.
For - 68%
Against - 23%
Abstain - 9%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 7 is passed.
Resolution 8
Up to three members shall be invited to each monthly Board Meeting to act as observers. Observers will not be permitted to vote at meetings, nor will they be permitted to speak at meetings unless invited to do so by the Chair/Convenor on a point of clarification. Members will be able to notify the club of their desire to attend such a meeting, and where demand exceeds the number of places available a ballot will be held to decide who is admitted.
For - 61%
Against - 29%
Abstain - 10%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 8 is not passed.
Resolution 9
It is proposed that up to 6 co-owners shall be invited to Board Meetings to act as observers. Observers will not be permitted to vote at meetings, nor will they be permitted to speak at meetings unless invited to do so by the Chair/Convenor on a point of information.
For - 28%
Against - 55%
Abstain - 17%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 9 is not passed.
Resolution 10
A list of working groups (as defined under Rules 82-84) and their members will be publicised on the members' website. Working groups will also publish minutes on the members' website. Working group positions will be clearly advertised and then selected by the Board.
For - 94%
Against - 4%
Abstain - 2%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 10 is passed.
Resolution 11
In addition to Rules 80-81, the Board (and working groups) will ensure that any non-financial conflicts of interest and decisions taken as a result will be minuted. The names of those who have not taken part in discussions or decisions because of such conflicts will be similarly recorded. Where sensitive or personal information is involved then these matters can be redacted from the published minutes.
For - 94%
Against - 4%
Abstain - 2%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 11 is passed.
Resolution 12
It is proposed, that when a vote is called for at a Board meeting or subcommittee of FC United of Manchester, a record should be made within the official minutes of the meeting to indicate how each Board member has voted on the particular matter using the indicators "For", "Against" or "Abstain" against each named Board members name/initials. Board members may also add a comment explaining why they have voted in that particular way.
For - 69%
Against - 22%
Abstain - 9%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 12 is passed.
Resolution 13
Rule 119 presently partly states (inter alia) that... "The Club's registered office is Hope Mills, Pollard Street, Manchester, M4 7JA."
It is proposed that this part of Rule 119 be changed so as to now read... "The Club's registered office is Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston. Manchester. M40 0FJ." so as to reflect the move to our new ground that took place during the summer of 2015.
For - 97%
Against - 0.6%
Abstain - 2.4%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 13 is passed.
Resolution 14
Rule 130 (Advertising) presently partly states (inter alia) as regards the emblem of the Club (i.e. badge, name, initials or nickname, or a combination of such) that...
"c. The emblem may also appear once only on the collar or collar zone of the shirt, provided that it occupies an area no greater than 50 square centimetres." It is proposed that this part of Rule 130 (Advertising) be changed so as to now read...
"c. The emblem may also appear once only on the collar or collar zone of the shirt, provided that it occupies an area no greater than 12 square centimetres." so as to reflect the current FA Kit and Advertising Regulations for season 2015-2016.
For - 88.4%
Against - 5.2%
Abstain - 6.4%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 14 is passed.
Resolution 15
The Board will maintain and publish a comprehensive organisation chart showing roles, responsibilities and reporting lines including sub-committees & working groups.
For - 73.8%
Against - 14.6%
Abstain - 11.6%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 15 is passed.
Resolution 16
There will be an opportunity for up to two non-Board Club Members to attend each Board Meeting and also any working group/sub-committee meeting in an observational capacity. If more than two members wish to attend, the attendee will be determined by ballot.
For - 49%
Against - 33%
Abstain - 18%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 16 is not passed.
Resolution 17
The Annual Business Plan should be approved by members by means of a vote before the end of the previous reporting period. If not voted in, a modified Plan should be developed taking into account members input and concerns. Progress against the Plan should be reported on a quarterly basis to all Club stakeholders.
For - 71%
Against - 21%
Abstain - 8%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 17 is passed.
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GM 2015 26/04/2015
Resolution 1
1a. FC does have, and should have, some ethical policies which direct our relationships with other organisations;
1b. FC should set these out for the guidance of staff, and others, who have to take decisions about who we work with and how we do so
1c. If the guidance is clear enough for FC employees to make the decision, they can decide to work with, or not work with, any particular organisation in whatever way is appropriate at that time
1d. If it is not clear enough to FC's management, or if any member raises an issue about any particular organisation formally in writing with reasons to the Board, then the matter should be considered by the Board, who can either agree themselves what course of action to take; alternatively the Board can refer the issue specifically to a Members Meeting for a show of hands vote, further guidance and/or a decision.
2. If this is process is agreed in principle, it is proposed that the Government policy of "Workfare" (requiring claimants to work for their Jobseekers Allowance) is unacceptable to FC United as an ethical issue.
3. If it is agreed that Workfare is against FC's ethical policies then any organisation with whom we currently have a working relationship and that we are aware is operating a Workfare contract should be asked to cease doing so immediately. Should they be unable or unwilling to do so then we will terminate our relationship with them.
Resolution 1 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and Resolution 1 was adopted.
Resolution 2
That the membership authorises the establishment of a Facilities Company (FC United Facilities Co Ltd.) whose role is to enter into bookings with third party users at FC United's Broadhurst Park stadium on the following basis:
- That only one share in the Facilities Company be issued and that share may only ever be owned by FC United Limited and may not be transferred to any other party;
- That the composition of the board of the Facilities Company shall at all times be the same as that of the board of FC United Limited;
- That the Facilities Company act at all times strictly in accordance with the Standing Orders and reporting requirements established by the FC United Limited board;
- That the company may only operate under the terms of a binding Licence to be agreed with FC United Limited; and
- That all annual accounts, financial statements and reports prepared by or on behalf of the Facilities Company are made available to members in advance of FC United Limited General Meetings, where members may scrutinise the company accounts and board.
Resolution 2 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and Resolution 2 was adopted.
Members Vote 1
That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme will continue for the 2015/16 season with a minimum £100 price for adults and concessions.
Members' Vote 1 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who voted in person or by post and so the minimum price for a season ticket for adults and concessions will be £100 for the 2015/16 season.
Members Vote 2
That membership will remain at £12 for an adult and £3 for under 16s for the 2015/16 season.
Members' Vote 2 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and so the membership fees will remain at £12 for Adults and £3 for under 16s during the membership year starting 1st July 2015.
Members Vote 3
Members' vote 3 was rendered void by the club's promotion from the Northern Premier League.
Members Vote 4
If the club is promoted to the Conference North for the 2015/16 season the Board asks the membership to vote on the following admission prices:
A - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will remain at £8 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
B - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
C - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £10 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
D - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £6 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
E - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £6 Concessions and £3 Under 18s.
This vote was conducted under the Alternative Vote system.
After four rounds of voting the club can confirm that the admission prices for season 2015/16 will be £9 for Adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for under 18s.
Members Vote 5
At the 2014 Annual General Meeting the membership voted in favour for a resolution that states "The club should launch a new home kit in time for the start of the season 2015-16".
The Board has selected four shirts that are to be voted on at this General Meeting using the alternative voting system.
After three rounds of voting the club can confirm that shirt B was selected to be the new home shirt for the next two seasons.
Members' Vote 6
At the Members' Meeting on 4th March, members agreed that a Members' Vote should be held regarding a possible inscription on the home shirt for 2015-2017. The 3 choices are:
A. 2005-2015
B. Broadhurst Park 2015
C. No inscription
For Members' Vote 6, the option with the greatest number of votes who voted in person or by post provided sufficient guidance to the Board, and so there will be no inscription on the 2015-17 home shirt.
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AGM 2014 26/11/2014
Resolution 1
THAT Baker Tilly be appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 92.2%
Against - 3%
Abstain - 4.8%
This resolution is passed with a simple majority.
Resolution 2
THAT: A new Rule 132 (Equal Opportunities and anti-discrimination) of the Club's Constitution be adopted, as follows:-
Anti-discrimination policy
1. All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Specifically discrimination is prohibited by:
- Treating any individual on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief1, gender or sexual orientation less favourably than others.
- Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different from the requirements for others.
- Imposing on an individual requirements which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a condition which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
- Victimisation of an individual.
- Harassment of an individual, by virtue of discrimination.
- Any other act or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all the Club's recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well as disciplinary matters, it is essential that merit, experience, skills and temperament are considered as objectively as possible.
2. FC United of Manchester commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.
3. Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith. Since discrimination in its many forms is against the club's policy, any members offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.
4. FC United of Manchester commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.
For - 15.8%
Against - 76.7%
Abstain - 7.5%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 2 is not passed.
Resolution 3
Should rule 132 (Equal Opportunities and anti-discrimination) be voted in to the club's constitution by members, it will be referenced in the seven core principles of our official club manifesto as follows (the added text is emboldened):
Seven core principles of how the club will operate are set out below, and once agreed by the membership, will be protected by all elected Board members:
- The Board will be democratically elected by its members.
- Decisions taken by the membership will be decided on a one member, one vote basis.
- The club will develop strong links with the local community and strive to be accessible to all, discriminating against none (as per club rule 132 Equal opportunities and anti-discrimination).
- The club will endeavour to make admission prices as affordable as possible, to as wide a constituency as possible.
- The club will encourage young, local participation - playing and supporting - whenever possible.
- The Board will strive wherever possible to avoid outright commercialism.
- The club will remain a non-profit organisation.
For - 15.7%
Against - 77.6%
Abstain - 6.7%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 3 is not passed.
Resolution 4
That the club officially recognises the Broadcasting Charter which will underpin FCUM Radio and FCUM TV in the future.
For - 42.1%
Against - 51.3%
Abstain - 6.6%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 4 is not passed.
Resolution 5
This meeting calls on the board to work towards providing a long-term space in the St Mary's Road End (East Stand) of the new ground where FCUM member-volunteers can run a Course You Can Malcolm event on Saturday matchdays. On non-matchdays this space should be earmarked for community use, to be stipulated by the board.
For - 34.6%
Against - 21.4%
Abstain - 1.4%
Remit - 42.6%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 5 is not passed.
Member's Vote 1
It is proposed in line with our established kit schedule to launch a new home kit for the 2015-16 season.
For - 76.9%
Against - 14.4%
Abstain - 8.7%
Members' Vote 1 is passed with a simple majority
Members' Vote 2
That the voting system to be used at future General Meetings to determine new home or away shirts will be the alternative vote system.
For - 87.6%
Against - 7.5%
Abstain - 4.9%
Members' Vote 2 is passed with a simple majority
Members' Vote 3
It is proposed that the grass pitches on which Moston Juniors and others will play be known as Ronald Johnson Playing Fields.
For - 81.2%
Against - 8.1%
Abstain - 10.7%
Members' Vote 3 is passed with a simple majority
FC United Official Birthday
As we approach our 10th year in existence, a series of events will be planned for the 10th anniversary, probably celebrating several of the key dates. We would like to give members the opportunity to select, which single date from the list below should be regarded as FC United's official anniversary. This will then become our official birthday for each year beyond the 10th anniversary. The official birthday would be decided by a vote of all members, using the Alternative Vote system. The shortlisted names are:
12 May - takeover of Manchester United
13 May - curry house meeting
19 May - first United fans' protest meeting at Methodist Hall
30 May - FC United discussion at the Apollo
14 June - legal incorporation of the club
18 June - acceptance into league (NW Counties)
05 July - first Extraordinary General Meeting (Methodist Hall)
16 July - first friendly against Leigh
13 August - first competitive match against Leek CSOB
After eight rounds of voting the club can confirm that the 14th June is the club's official birthday with 55.3% in the final round.
Please note the percentages were worked out by the total amount of votes cast. The actual numbers of votes will be available in the minutes of the Annual General Meeting.
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GM 2014 10/04/2014
Members Vote 1
That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme will continue for the 2014/15 season but with a minimum £100 price for adults and concessions.
For - 92.7%
Against - 7.3%
Members' Vote 1 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post.
Members Vote 2
That Membership will remain at £12 for an adult and £3 for under 16s for the 2014/15 season.
For - 98.9%
Against - 1.1%
Members' Vote 2 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post.
Members Vote 3
If the Club remains in the Northern Premier League for the 2014/15 season the Board asks the membership to vote on the following admission prices:-
A - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2014/15 will remain at £8.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
B - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2014/15 will increase to £9.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
A - 50.2%
B - 49.8%
Members' Vote 3 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post.
Members Vote 4
If the club is promoted to the Conference North for the 2014/15 season the Board asks the membership to vote on the following admission prices:
A - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2014/15 will remain at £8.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
B - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2014/15 will increase to £9.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
C - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2014/15 will increase to £10.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
A - 19.6%
B - 43.9%
C - 36.5%
Members' Vote 4 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post.
Members Vote 5
At the 2013 General Meeting members voted in favour of a resolution that states "If co-owners vote in favour of a new kit design at the AGM, the Board of FC United will then draw up a short list of FOUR kit designs.
The Board have selected four shirts that are to be voted on at this General Meeting along with one shirt added at the request of a group of 13 members.
The board recommend to the members that the voting system to be used at future General Meetings will be a simple 'first past the post' option meaning the shirt design with most votes will be used.
A - 19.9%
B - 27.5%
C - 31.6%
D - 8.2%
E - 11.7%
Members' Vote 5 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post.
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AGM 2013 17/11/2013
Resolution 1
THAT Baker Tilly be appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 99%
Against - 0%
Abstain - 1%
Resolution 1 is passed.
Member's Vote 1
It is proposed In line with our established new kit schedule to launch a new away kit for the 2014-15 season
For - 76%
Against - 18%
Abstain - 6%
Member's Vote 1 is passed.
Members' Vote 2
That the voting system to be used at future General Meetings to determine new home or away shirts will be first past the post.
For - 71%
Against - 24%
Abstain - 5%
Member's Vote 2 is passed.
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GM 2013 28/04/2013
Resolution 1
Each and every year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of FC United of Manchester, held in the autumn, the Board of FC United will propose to co-owners (in accordance with the established home and away kit rotation), whether or not they wish to have a new kit produced for the following season(s).
- If co-owners vote in favour of a new kit design at the AGM, the Board of FC United will then draw up a short list of FOUR kit designs. These designs will then be distributed with the advance notice information for the following spring's General Meeting. Co-owners will then vote for their favourite design (by a voting system to be determined by co-owners), with the design with the most votes being put into production.
- If at the AGM co-owners vote against a new kit being introduced for the following season, the Board of FC United will then honour the wishes of the membership and will therefore NOT seek to introduce new playing attire until the following AGM.
For 73%
Against 25%
Spoilt 2%
Resolution 1 is passed.
Resolution 2
That the current election policy (see attached) be changed in line with Rule 61 a.
For 89%
Against 8%
Spoilt 2%
Resolution 2 is passed.
Members' Vote 1
That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme will continue for the 2013/14 season with a minimum £90 price for adults and concessions.
For 96%
Against 2%
Spoilt 2%
Members' vote 1 is passed.
Members' Vote 2
The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2013/14 will remain at £8.00 adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.
For 92%
Against 6%
Spoilt 2%
Members' Vote 2 is passed
Members' Vote 3
At the 2012 Annual General Meeting the membership voted in favour for a resolution that states "The club should launch a new home kit in time for the start of the season 2013-14".
The Board have selected four shirts that are to be voted on at this General Meeting using the alternative voting system.
The Alternative Vote (AV) is a preferential system where the voter has the chance to rank the options in order of preference.
The voter puts a '1' by their first choice a '2' by their second choice, and so on, until they no longer wish to express any further preferences or run out of options.
Options are selected outright if they gain more than half of the first preference votes. If not, the options who lost (the one with least first preferences) is eliminated and their votes are redistributed according to the second (or next available) preference marked on the ballot paper. This process continues until one option has half of the votes and is selected.
After three rounds of voting the club can confirm that shirt B was selected to be the new home shirt for the next two seasons.
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AGM 2012 8/11/2012
Resolution 1
To review rule 15 and consider rewording it to allow membership to those under 16 years of age. On the ballot paper you will be asked to vote for only one of the following options:
a) Change to give full membership at any age - i.e. the rule will be changed to read "The Club Board shall have power to offer a class of junior membership with or without payment to minors under the age of 16 but any person of any age shall be entitled to a share in the club and be entitled to vote at any general meeting of the Club."
b) Change to give full membership to those age 12 and over - i.e. the rule will be changed to read "The Club Board shall have power to offer a class of junior membership with or without payment to minors under the age of 16 but no person under the age of 12 shall be entitled to a share in the club or be entitled to vote at any general meeting of the Club."
c) No change - i.e. the rule will continue to read "The Club Board shall have power to offer a class of junior membership with or without payment to minors under the age of 16 but no person under the age of 16 shall be entitled to a share in the club or be entitled to vote at any general meeting of the Club."
A 13%
B 18%
C 69%
Therefore there will be no change to the current age of membership.
Resolution 2
It is proposed that with effect from the close of this meeting all votes taken at quorate FCUM Board meetings that do not meet with a unanimous response from those board members present shall require a full voting list to be recorded and appear in the relevant minute.
The voting list will name all board members alongside their individual votes.
For 82%
Against 18%
Resolution 2 is passed.
Resolution 3
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For 97%
Against 3%
Resolution 3 is passed.
Resolution 4
THAT: Rule 16 of the club IPS constitution should be changed from:
"No person under the age of 18 may be an officer of the Club"
to:
"No person under the age of 16 may be an officer of the Club"
For 95%
Against 5%
Resolution 4 is passed.
Resolution 5
THAT: FC United of Manchester funds are not used to pay for Sky TV, or other subscription / pay-per-view based television channels.
For 77%
Against 23%
Resolution 5 is passed.
Resolution 6
THAT whenever it is anticipated that a vote of members will be taken at a members meeting which will have a financial impact upon the future of the Club then the Board shall produce at that meeting in writing (and prior to any vote being taken) documentation as to the finances of the club including:-
(a) The last audited accounts of the Club
(b) A statement as to the current financial position of the Club and how it compares to the budget for the current financial year and
(c) A detailed budget for the next financial year.
For 80%
Against 20%
Resolution 6 is passed.
Resolution 7
THAT Board minutes should be published on the club website and accessible for public consumption.
For 16
Against 84%
Resolution 7 is not passed.
Members' Vote
The club should launch a new home kit in time for the start of the season 2013-14.
Should the membership vote in favour of this resolution the club will generate a short list of no more than 4 potential shirt designs and circulate the designs amongst the membership as part of the advance notice of the spring general meeting.
At the spring general meeting a members vote shall then be held to determine which of the 4 circulated designs the club should proceed with. This vote should be held using the "alternative vote" system and each member should be given the opportunity to rank the designs in order of preference.
Should the membership vote against this resolution the club will not seek to launch a new home kit for the 2013-14 season.
For 61%
Against 39%
Members vote is passed.
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GM 2012 19/4/2012
Resolution 1
THAT: Those members wishing to be elected to the board must have been full members or junior members for at least three consecutive years. This also applies to any members co-opted to the board.
For - 33%
Against - 67%
Rule 105 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the GM - therefore Resolution 1 is not passed.
Resolution 2
THAT: Rule 61 a. of the club IPS constitution should be changed from:
"Up to 11 members of the Club Board elected by the members accordance with such arrangements as shall be determined by the Club Board;"
to:
"Up to 11 members of the Club Board elected by the members in accordance with the most current election policy to be approved by the members."
For - 97%
Against - 3%
Rule 105 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the GM - therefore Resolution 2 is passed.
Resolution 3
THAT: "Members wishing to be considered for election to the Club Board should be endorsed by not fewer than 5 other members who, in granting their endorsement, state that to the best of their knowledge the member seeking election to the Club Board fulfils the criteria set out in these rules."
For - 97%
Against - 3%
Rule 105 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the GM - therefore Resolution 3 is passed.
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AGM 2011 30/10/2011
Resolution 1
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 97%
Against - 2%
Abstain - 1%
Resolution 2
THAT: The Club is to hold at least four general meetings a year. One of those general meetings shall be the Annual General Meeting which shall be held within six months of the end of each financial year.
For - 8%
Against - 90%
Abstain - 2%
Resolution 3
THAT: FC United of Manchester should always endeavour to ensure that supporters of visiting sides are offered fair treatment at all games hosted by the club. In particular FC United of Manchester commits itself to ensuring:
- Visiting supporters are given a fair allocation of capacity. This should include - so far as is practically possible.
- a number of tickets that are both seated and under cover.
- Avoiding unfair practices that deliberately exclude away supporters - such as reduced price offers for individual games that are only available to home supporters.
- Supporters of clubs whose visit may be deemed "more attractive" are not penalised by match price bracketing.
- An adequate number of safety stewards are on duty.
- The kick off time of games is never unilaterally moved in order to gain a perceived competitive advantage and, where the movement of matches is unavoidable, ensuring that the needs of visiting sides and supporters is given a high consideration.
For - 93%
Against - 5%
Abstain - 2%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 3 is passed.
Resolution 4
THAT: No member should be elected to the club board without receiving the explicit approval from more than 50% of the members who have cast a vote in the election.
The resolution would be adequately implemented by adding the following new rules into the constitution in the section of the constitution titled "Constitution of the club board".
"New Rule 1 The procedure for electing members to the Club Board should be such that members are presented with a list of prospective candidates and instructed to provide a vote for those candidates whose election to the Club Board the member would approve of.
The candidate with the highest percentage approval of all votes cast shall be the first elected to the Club Board, followed by the candidate with the second highest percentage approval of all votes cast and so on until all vacancies on the Club Board have been filled subject to the conditions set out in *New Rule 2*.
New Rule 2 No candidate for election to the Club Board who achieves an approval percentage of less than 50% in the election shall be elected to the Club Board regardless of whether vacancies on the board remain."
For - 16%
Against - 81%
Abstain - 3%
Resolution 4 is not passed.
Resolution 5
THAT: The club should always facilitate the attendance of supporters at away matches through acceptance of a ticket allocation (where applicable). Should the board or club officials have reservations about FC United supporters attending a fixture - be it on grounds of safety or simply a preference that people boycott - then this should be conveyed by way of advice rather than instruction, thus allowing individuals the opportunity to make their own choice on the matter in keeping with the democratic principles of the club.
For - 61%
Against - 34%
Abstain - 5%
Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 5 is not passed.
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GM 2011 7/4/2011
Resolution 1
THAT: I [FC United Member] would like to suggest a change to how the board are voted on by the membership. I think it is generally thought that the current 400 words are insufficient for such an important decision. I would like to propose that everyone planning to stand for a board position, both existing board members and prospective new board members, should have to answer a set of questions, provided by club members, and then selected by a group of members, either elected by the membership to select, or if time does not allow, selected by volunteering. This would give existing board members the chance to show what they have done during their tenure on the board, and what they intend to continue to do as well as allow prospective board members to "showcase" the skills they feel they can bring to the board.
By implementing this, members of the club will be able to find out directly how important issues will be handled by the board going forward.
For - 15%
Against - 79%
Abstain - 3%
Spoilt Ballot - 3%
Resolution 2
THAT: In future the election process will be as follows:
i) Candidates indicate they want to stand by the due date before an AGM.
ii) Candidates submit a 400 words statement.
iii) An internet/Members' area facility is established for people to post questions to candidates which they can respond to, if they wish.
iv) The Board explore the possibilities for making provision for those not on the internet to access these questions and answers (to be determined).
v) There is a period of up to 2 hours at the AGM for people to ask questions of candidates in person.
vi) The Board commits to explore ways in which those who cannot attend the AGM may be able to access this part of the proceedings and cast their vote online or by postal vote after hearing it.
For - 95%
Against - 3%
Abstain - 1%
Spoilt Ballot - 1%
Resolution 3
THAT: The membership believe that changing kick off times from their traditional slots can be inconvenient to fans and detrimental to the match-day atmosphere. The membership instruct the Board to take this and the following guiding principles into account when deciding whether to accept an invitation to move a game to be shown on TV:
1. The time of kick off proposed.
2. The travelling times involved for the fans (FC fans for away matches, Opposition fans for home matches).
3. The impact of a no decision on the other club.
4. The benefits to our club to be derived from this exposure.
5. The impact of any additional money in helping the club achieve its aims. The outcome of such discussion should be recorded and made available to the club's membership.
For - 92%
Against - 5%
Abstain - 2%
Spoilt Ballot - 1%
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AGM 2010 31/10/2010
Resolution 1
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 97%
Against - 0%
Abstained - 3%
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GM 2010 25/4/2010
Resolution 1
THAT: In the event of such an occurrence happening in the future this meeting instructs the board to recommend a supporters boycott of such a game in much the same way as the away match at Curzon Ashton was successfully boycotted. This game was successfully boycotted over a point of principle. This resolution calls for the same to apply again over a point of, albeit, different principle.
For - 19%
Against - 80%
Abstain - 1%
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AGM 2009 29/10/2009
Resolution 1
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 96%
Against - 0%
Abstained - 4%
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GM 2009 29/2/2009
Resolution 1
THAT: FA Rule 2 (a) General Provisions, includes the following instruction "A Club shall include the following provisions in its Articles of Association (where a corporate body) or Club rules (where an unincorporated association)". We are therefore required by the FA to include these provisions as written above, but as our club is owned by its members, we require your approval to make this change to our constitution.
Many members of our club have supported the concept that the FA should take more responsibility for how football clubs are run. Therefore, while we would not normally support an outside body having the right to approve or request amendment to the rules voted for by our members, we welcome the FA taking the lead by formatting these regulations, which give them a greater oversight of clubs.
Please be assured that any future amendments to our rules, would, like this one, require a twothirds majority members' vote for approval.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 2
THAT: Rule 62 currently only requires board members to vacate the office held. I [Gareth Moore] propose this change because firstly, in elections past, board members not due for re-election have resigned and club members have not been aware of this until after the deadline for announcing candidature. On one occasion I considered the resigning member to be better qualified for the board position and did not stand. With knowledge of the resignation, in what became an election with no unsuccessful candidates: I and others may have chosen to stand. Secondly, whilst I recognise that wholesale change is not necessarily a good idea and that for the most part board members seeking reelection often do succeed; they may not always be the very best candidate.
Although I feel that the proposed change may do little to change the status quo for existing board members, it will provide much needed clarity for the members in the selection process and can only encourage active participation in that process
For - 16%
Against - 84%
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AGM 2008 23/10/2008
Resolution 1
THAT: The Development Fund funds are to be used for the sole purpose of procuring, development and building of ground and stadium, to be used by the club, and that those funds are not to be used for any other purpose (apart from expenses incurred in the administration of the fund) without the prior consent of members using clause 55 of the rules.
For - 92%
Against - 8%
Resolution 2
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
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GM 2008 13/4/2008
Resolution 1
THAT: Rule 114 of the Club's Constitution be amended so that it now reads: The Club's registered office is Hope Mills, Pollard Street, Manchester, M4 7JA.
For - 100%
Against - 0%
Resolution 2
THAT: Rule 24 (Rights and Powers of Members) of the Club's Constitution be amended so it now reads - A member wishing to propose a members' resolution for consideration at a general meeting shall give notice in writing to the Secretary of such wish, and of the justification for, form and content of the resolution, not later than noon 35 days before that meeting is to be held.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 3
THAT: Rule 35 c (General Meetings) of the Club's Constitution be amended so it now reads where a member has agreed to receive notice in this way, by such electronic means as the Club Board shall decide at least 21 clear days before the date of the meeting.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 4
THAT: Photographs of Members of the Club Board - as defined by the Rules of FC United LTD - should feature on a permanent basis, subject to reasonable mitigation, in the official Club Matchday Programme and also be featured on the official Club website (www.fc-utd.co.uk).
For - 13%
Against - 87%
Resolution 5
THAT: A photograph of the club board will be displayed on a permanent basis in the members' area of the website, and will appear in the first matchday programme of the season, a matchday programme as soon as is feasibly possible following any changes of board personnel and any other matchday programmes as deemed necessary.
For - 90%
Against - 10%
Resolution 6
THAT: From the season 2008/09, FC United extend its membership scheme to include a non-returnable option of a five year membership at a cost of £45.00.
For - 21%
Against - 79%
Resolution 7
THAT: Tenon, Chartered Accountants, be appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
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AGM 2007 28/10/2007
Resolution 1
THAT: From the season 2008/09, FC United extend its membership scheme to include a non-returnable option of a five year membership at a cost of £45.00.
It was proposed that this resolution should be remitted to the board for instruction to bring back to the General Meeting in March. This proposal was carried without opposition.
Resolution 2
THAT: A new Rule 125 (Advertising) of the Club's Constitution be adopted, as follows:-
"ADVERTISING
125. The clothing (i.e. playing kit) of players representing the Club shall not include any advertising thereon, except as follows, which shall not be considered to be advertising:-
a. The trade mark (i.e. logo) and/or name of the clothing manufacturer or a combination of same, occupying an area of no greater than 20 square centimetres, to be calculated by measuring around the outline of the trade mark and/or name and to include the space between trade mark and/or name if both are carried. Such trade mark may appear once only on the shirt and once on the shorts.
b. The trade mark (i.e. logo) and/or name of the clothing manufacturer or a combination of same, may also appear on socks, providing that on each brand-new (unworn) sock it occupies an overall area no greater than 20 square centimetres (such area referring to the portion of the sock that is still visible when a football boot is being worn).
c. The emblem of the Club (i.e. badge, name, initials or nickname, or a combination of such), providing it is of an area no greater than 100 square centimetres. Such emblem may appear once only on the front of the shirt and once anywhere on the shorts. The emblem may also appear once only on the collar or collar zone of the shirt, provided that it occupies an area no greater than 50 square centimetres.
d. The emblem of the Club (i.e. badge, name, initials or nickname, or a combination of such), may also appear on socks, providing that on each brand-new (unworn) sock it occupies an area no greater than 50 square centimetres (such area referring to the portion of the sock that is still visible when a football boot is being worn).
e. Players' numbers and/or (where association, league and/or competition rules so permit) the players' names.
f. Subject to having obtained (where applicable) the prior permission from the appropriate authority, the recognised badge or emblem of the appropriate association, league and/or competition, where the rules of the association, league and/or competition require such a badge or emblem to be placed on the Club's playing kit.
This Rule 125 (Advertising) may only be altered or rescinded by resolution of at least two thirds of the members who vote in person or by proxy at a general meeting."
For - 91%
Against - 9%
Resolution 3
THAT: Beever and Struthers, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
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GM 2007 2/4/2007
Resolution 1
THAT: The Club introduce a new home playing kit, to be used from the beginning of the 2007/2008 season.
For - 89%
Against - 11%
Resolution 2
(a) THAT: Rule 9 (c) (Membership) of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it now reads: "agrees to be bound by these Rules and Rule 6 and 108 in particular".
(b) THAT: Rule 95 (Performance Audit) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rule 97.
(c) THAT: Rules 96 and 97 (Annual Returns) of the Club's Constitution be renumbered as Rules 98 and 99 respectively.
(d) THAT: Rule 98 (Amendment to Rules) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rule 100.
(e) THAT: Rule 99 (Amendment to Rules) of the Club's Constitution be amended and re-numbered as Rule 101, so that it now reads:
"101. The following Rules may only be changed by a majority of at least three quarters of the members who vote in person or by proxy at a general meeting:
- a. Rules 1 - 6 inclusive
- b. Rule 10
- c. This Rule 101
- d. Rule 102
- e. Rule 103
- f. Rule 108"
(f) THAT: Rule 100 (Amendment to Rules) of the Club's Constitution be amended and re-numbered as Rule 102, so that it now reads:
"102. A resolution to amend this Rule, Rule 6 and Rule 108 must be approved by not less than three quarters of those voting in the meeting called or ballot held to consider it. In addition:
a. the quorum at any general meeting called to consider a resolution to amend shall be not less than one half of the members entitled to vote at the meeting if the Club has up to 200 members when the meeting is called; not less than one third of the members entitled to vote at the meeting if the Club has more than 200 but less than 1000 members when the meeting is called; and not less than one quarter of the members entitled to vote at the meeting if the Club has more than 1000 members when the meeting is called.
b. If the Club has more than 2000 members, a resolution to amend of this Rule, Rule 6 and Rule 108 must be determined by a postal ballot conducted under Rule 55. For such a resolution to be approved, at least one-quarter of the members eligible to vote in a postal ballot must return their ballots by the due date and of those returning, three-quarters must vote in favour of the resolution."
(g) THAT Rule 101 (Amendment to Rules) of the Club's Constitution be amended and re-numbered as Rule 103, so that it now reads:
"103. The Act provides that the Club may by special resolution:
a. amalgamate with another Club or a company registered under the Companies Acts
b. transfer its engagements to another club or a company registered under the Companies Acts
c. convert itself into a company registered under the Companies Acts The quorum at any general meeting called to consider such a resolution shall be 50% of the members entitled to attend and vote at the meeting unless the resolution proposes an amalgamation with or transfer of engagements to another industrial and provident club trading for the benefit of the community and having provisions in its rules substantially identical to Rule 6, Rule 108 and this Rule 103."
(h) THAT: Rules 102, 103 and 104 (Investment and Borrowing) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rules 104, 105 and 106 respectively.
(i) THAT: Rule 105 (Dissolution) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rule 107.
(j) THAT: Rule 106 (Dissolution) of the Club's Constitution be amended and renumbered as Rule 108, so that it now reads:
"108. If on the winding up or dissolution of the Club there remains, after the satisfaction of all its debts and liabilities any property whatsoever the same is to be transferred to:
a. a sporting charity or sporting charities operating in the Area; and/or
b. one or more societies established for the benefit of the community operating in the Area; and/or
c. one or more societies established for the benefit of the community in each case as determined by the members at a meeting called to decide the issue. Nothing belonging to the Club shall be transferred to any other society unless that club has in its rules a rule substantially in the terms of this Rule 108."
(k) THAT: Rules 107 and 108 (Indemnity) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rules 109 and 110 respectively.
(l) THAT: Rules 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 and 120 (Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions) of the Club's Constitution be renumbered as Rules 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 and 122 respectively.
(m) THAT: Rules 121 and 122 (Disputes) of the Club's Constitution be re-numbered as Rules 123 and 124 respectively.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 3
THAT: A member from the floor asked if resolution 3 contradicts rule 98 of the constitution. The board was unsure and confirmed that this would need to be checked. It proposed by the board and agreed by the members that if FC United receive two thirds of the vote then the matter would be closed.
(a) THAT: The Club Board is authorised to make changes to the Club's Constitution regarding sub- numbering, punctuation and general layout.
(b) THAT: The Club Board should publish the amended version of the Club's Constitution to members no later than 60 days before the 2007 AGM.
For - 91%
Against - 9%
Resolution 4
(a) THAT: the part of Rule 11 that reads: "The sum of £1 from the first payment" should be amended to read; "The sum of £1 from each membership application".
(b) THAT: the part of Rule 33.b. that reads"or 10% of the membership" should be changed to read;"or 10% of the membership eligible to vote".
(c) THAT: the clarificatory sub-heading "EXECUTIVE BOARD" be inserted in between Rules 79 and 80 of the Club's Constitution.
For - 98%
Against - 2%
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AGM 2006 30/10/2006
Resolution 1
THAT: (a) THAT: Rule 2iii of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "to ensure the Club takes proper account of the interests of its supporters and the community it serves in its decisions;"
(b) THAT: Rules 2vi of the Club's Constitution be deleted.
(c) THAT: Rule 4f of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "set up and maintain itself or with others trusts funds or schemes (whether contributory or noncontributory) intended to provide pension or other benefits for the people referred to in Rule 4e;"
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 2
(a) THAT: Rule 56, up to Rule 56a, of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "With effect from the Club's first general meeting, the Club Board is to have at least 2 members and will be made up as follows:"
(b) THAT: Rule 56a of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "up to 11 members of the Club Board elected by the members in accordance with such arrangements as shall be determined by the Club Board;"
(c) THAT: Rules 56(8) and (9) of the Club's Constitution be deleted.
(d) THAT: Rule 57 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "If at any time and for any reason after the first annual general meeting the number of members of the Club Board shall drop below 2, the remaining Club Board member may act but only for the purpose of filling vacancies or calling a general meeting."
(e) THAT: The first sentence of Rule 64 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "At the first annual general meeting of the Club half of the members of the Club Board first elected by the members (to be chosen by lot) will resign from office."
(f) THAT: The final part of Rule 77 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "……………….. including powers reserved for the Club Board under these rules that have been properly delegated to a working group."
(g) THAT: The beginning of Rule 112 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "The Club's registered office is 221 Ducie House, 37 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2JW:"
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 3
THAT: Rule 32 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "The Club is to hold at least two general meetings a year. One of those general meetings shall be the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held within six months of the end of each financial year."
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 4
THAT: The first sentence of Rule 67 of the Club's Constitution be amended, so that it reads: "The Club Board may elect a Chair from amongst its members."
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 5
THAT: Beever and Struthers, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board be and they are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration. Passed for 474, against 4
For - 99%
Against - 1%
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GM 2006 ??/3/2006
Resolution 1
THAT:
a. The price of all adult season tickets (including adult concessionary season tickets, being available to the over-60s, the unwaged and students) for season 2006/07 be set at a level that will give adult season ticket holders a discount equivalent to free admittance to three home league matches in season 2006/07;
b. The price of Under-18s season tickets for season 2006/07 be set at a level equivalent to £1.00 for each home league match in season 2006/07.
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 2
THAT: The price of pay-on-the-day admittance to home league matches in season 2006/07 be frozen at the level currently in force for this season, 2005/06, that is:
- £7.00 for adults;
- £5.00 for adult concessions (being available to the over-60s);
- and £2 for Under-18s
For - 99%
Against - 1%
Resolution 3
THAT: No FC United of Manchester playing strip will carry shirt sponsorship.
For - 96%
Against - 3%
Abstained - 1%
Resolution 4
THAT: The fee for membership of the Club for the financial year commencing on 1st July 2006 be set at £10.00 for adults and £3.00 for Under-16s (who are entitled to Junior Membership of the Club).
For - 98%
Against - 2%
Resolution 5
THAT: A Development Fund be established with the purpose of raising funds for future investment in facilities for the Club.
For - 98%
Against - 1%
Abstained - 1%
Resolution 6
THAT: The Constitutional Rules of the Club be and they are hereby amended by the addition of a new sub-clause 'd' to Rule 9, which shall read: "agrees to be bound by the Club's equality statements, child protection policy and codes of conduct."
For - 98%
Against - 1%
Abstained - 1%
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