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It sets out how Didsbury Runners is owned and run, who can join, how the committee is elected, and how decisions are made.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by the Bye-laws, which record decisions made by the committee about the day-to-day running of the club. Where the two differ, the Constitution takes precedence.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-policy-meta\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c/strong\u003e 5.0\n \u003cstrong\u003eApproved:\u003c/strong\u003e 14 September 2023\n \u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c/strong\u003e Club Committee\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-policy-toc\u0022 id=\u0022contents\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eOn this page\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#title\u0022\u003eTitle\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#ownership\u0022\u003eOwnership and Operation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#objectives\u0022\u003eObjectives\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#guests\u0022\u003eGuests\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#membership\u0022\u003eMembership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#subscriptions\u0022\u003eSubscriptions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#sports-equity\u0022\u003eSports Equity\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#management\u0022\u003eManagement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#general-meetings\u0022\u003eGeneral Meetings\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#discipline\u0022\u003eDiscipline and Appeals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#finance\u0022\u003eFinance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#property\u0022\u003eProperty and Funds\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2 style=\u0022margin-top:18px;\u0022\u003eThe Bye-laws\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#bl-introduction\u0022\u003eIntroduction\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#bl-membership\u0022\u003eMembership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#bl-events\u0022\u003eEvents and activities\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#bl-finance\u0022\u003eFinance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#bl-privacy\u0022\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ol\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-body\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022title\u0022\u003e1. Title\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e1.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Running Club shall be known as Didsbury Runners (hereinafter referred to as “the Club”).\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e1.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eDidsbury Runners is affiliated to England Athletics.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022ownership\u0022\u003e2. Ownership and Operation\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Running Club is an activity carried out solely by Didsbury Runners Ltd. Its officers are officers of Didsbury Runners Ltd, and its assets and liabilities are owned by Didsbury Runners Ltd.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThese rules of procedure are issued by the directors of Didsbury Runners Ltd, and direct the management committee of the Running Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe directors of Didsbury Runners Ltd will be at least two of the officers of the Running Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe members of Didsbury Runners Ltd will be at least two of the officers and committee members of the Running Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022objectives\u0022\u003e3. Objectives\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe objectives of the Club shall be to encourage the practice, promotion, development and participation of recreational running in Didsbury, Manchester and the wider community. This shall be done by the provision of weekly running sessions that cater for a variety of abilities which focuses on the enjoyment of running rather than performance. The Club will also organise other running events as well as promote participation in events within the running community such as Parkrun.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club will build an inclusive, welcoming and friendly community and encourage participation in this community through the creation of social events and other activities. The Club shall encourage and support volunteering at running events and endeavour to recognise the efforts of all those that do.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club is committed to encouraging the highest ethical standards. All individuals involved in the Club should conduct themselves with integrity, transparency, accountability and in a fair and equitable manner, and treat each other with courtesy and respect, and to value diversity.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Club will:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eoffer coaching and competitive opportunity in running\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eensure a duty of care to all members of the club\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eprovide all of its services in a way that is fair to everyone\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022guests\u0022\u003e4. Guests\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers shall be entitled to bring one or more guests to any activity of the Club with the express consent of the Chair or the Secretary.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe member in question shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of his or her guests and shall be liable to the Club for any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever suffered or incurred by the Club as a direct or indirect result of the acts or omissions of any of his or her guests.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eGuests shall be legally bound by these Rules as if they were a member save that guests shall have none of the rights of membership.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eA guest may be required to pay a visitors fee at such amount and sign a guest register in such form as shall from time to time be determined by the Committee.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022membership\u0022\u003e5. Membership\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembership of the Club shall be open to anyone interested in promoting, coaching, volunteering or participating in running, regardless of sex, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or other beliefs. However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis. Children under the age of 16 are unable to attend the weekly training sessions. For young people aged 16 or 17, a parent or guardian is to be entirely responsible for their attendance at all Club activities. For vulnerable adult members who require the support of a parent/carer/guardian, the parent/carer/guardian is to be responsible for their attendance at all Club activities. There is no upper age limit for members.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe membership shall consist of the following categories: Full member.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eEach membership application must be made by online electronic submission. The appropriate subscription must accompany the application for membership.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembership subscriptions are valid from 1st April to 31st March the following year. Regardless of when in the year an individual becomes a member, their membership will terminate on 31st March.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAny member may resign from the Club at any time. No refund of membership fees will be given.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll members joining the Club shall be deemed to accept the terms of these Rules and any bye-laws from time to time adopted by the Club, in particular without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the requirement to conduct themselves in accordance with the Club’s ethical framework and the bye-laws as to discipline set out therein.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022subscriptions\u0022\u003e6. Subscriptions\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e6.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAnnual subscriptions shall become due for payment on 1st April each year, with the amounts being determined by the AGM. The Club may also require members to contribute to the funds of the Club by way of a special levy.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e6.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e6.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers joining from 1st January upto 31st March will pay a reduced rate as determined by the AGM.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e6.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll subscriptions terminate on 31st March and each member shall cease to be entitled to the rights and privileges of membership unless they have subscribed to the following year’s membership.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022sports-equity\u0022\u003e7. Sports Equity\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e7.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis Club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e7.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e7.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e7.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e7.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022management\u0022\u003e8. Management\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Club is a non-profit making organisation. All surpluses will be used to maintain, improve or develop the Club’s facilities or equipment, or to carry out the objectives of the Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe management of the Club shall be vested in a Committee that shall consist of the Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary who shall be Officers of the Club together with a maximum of nine, but no fewer than one, ordinary members. All the foregoing shall be elected at the AGM and will come into office after a transition period with the previous committee. This transition period will be 30 days or as agreed between the outgoing and incoming chair. The new committee will remain in office until the conclusion of the transition period after the AGM of the following year. During the transition period, the incumbent committee will retain exclusive voting rights.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNominations for election of members as Officers shall be made:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eby the Committee; or\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ein Writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Secretary within the nomination period specified by the committee for that year.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAn individual may only hold the same officer position for a maximum of 3 consecutive years except in exceptional circumstances agreed by the committee.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll Committee members must be members of the Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e40% of Committee members are required for a quorum for a Committee meeting to take place providing the Chairman or Secretary is also present.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.7\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee shall have the power to fill vacancies if they arise and to co-opt members for particular projects, but co-opted members shall not have a Committee vote.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.8\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee shall also have the power to establish any sub Committee deemed appropriate to assist in meeting the objectives of the Club, and to delegate to these sub Committees such duties as may be considered appropriate.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.9\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee shall have the power to appoint individuals to perform specific duties on behalf of the Committee, and to delegate to those individuals such duties as they consider appropriate.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.10\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe duties of the Chairman shall be:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto convene and chair General meetings and Extraordinary General meetings of the running club\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto convene and chair meetings of the committee and such other committees as shall be created to further the purpose of the Club, or to assign such duties to another\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto act in a representative capacity on behalf of the Club when such capacity is vested in a single person\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto lead the Club in planning for the future, including establishing new programmes, events, and activities as appropriate\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto act as executive on behalf of the Club in all matters not in the direct purview of the other Officers, including assigning tasks to volunteer Club members\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto report to the Club at each General Meeting on the state of the Club and the activities of the Club since the last General meeting, and on the general outlook.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto maintain the Club’s privacy policy in line with UK data privacy legislation.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.11\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe duties of the Treasurer shall be:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto maintain the accounts of the Club accurately and in good order\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto report to the Club on the financial state of the Club at General Meetings and to present the Annual Account on such occasion\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto act as signer of cheques for all Club expenditures.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.12\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe duties of the Club Secretary shall be:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto act as official record keeper and recorder for the Club\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto maintain the membership roll\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto maintain the communication tools of the Club, including, but not limited to, the Club’s Facebook page and the Club’s website\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto contact Club members on behalf of the Club to announce meetings, events, or other communication as needed\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto report to the Club at General Meetings regarding the duties of the Secretary.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e8.13\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe committee will be responsible for the disciplinary hearings of members who infringe club rules. The committee will be responsible for taking any action of suspension or discipline following such hearings.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022general-meetings\u0022\u003e9. General Meetings\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual General Meeting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Club shall hold an Annual General Meeting within three months following the end of the financial year to:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eApprove the minutes of the previous year’s AGM.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReceive the annual reports from the Chairman and Secretary.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReceive a report from the Treasurer and approve the Annual Accounts.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eElect the Officers and the Committee for the ensuing year.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConsider any amendment to the constitution.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFix the membership subscription fee for the ensuing year\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTransact any other notified business.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary General Meeting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAn Extraordinary General Meeting shall be called by application in writing to the Secretary supported by at least 10% of the members of the Club. The Committee shall also have the power to call an Extraordinary General Meeting by decision of a simple majority of its members.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotices\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt least 14 days’ notice and the Agenda shall be given to all voting members of any General Meeting. No business shall be conducted unless fair notice thereof is contained in the Agenda.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll registered members of the Club at the meeting shall have one vote. In the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman will have a second, casting vote. Only fair voting processes may be used. The chair may conduct votes by voice vote, show of hands, or by a simple request for objections, or may require a secret ballot or other more rigorous method at his or her discretion including the use of advanced voting by electronic means.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuora\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe quorum at General Meetings shall be 20% of the members. By decision of the Committee, meeting participation may include remote participation via message board or other media, with votes, business, and information delivery structured to facilitate remote participation.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e9.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanges to these Rules\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAny change to these Rules shall require a two thirds majority of those present, eligible to vote and voting at a General Meeting.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA proposal to change these Rules must be submitted in writing to the Secretary who shall circulate the proposal to all members and allow seven days for submission of any amendments before calling a meeting in accordance with rule 8.2 above.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAll proposals for changes to these Rules shall be signed by two members eligible to vote at a General Meeting.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022discipline\u0022\u003e10. Discipline and Appeals\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e10.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll concerns, allegations or reports of poor practice/abuse relating to the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults will be recorded and responded to swiftly and appropriately in accordance with the club’s child protection policy and procedures. The Club Welfare Officer is the lead contact for all members in the event of any child protection concerns.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e10.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll complaints regarding the behaviour of members should be presented and submitted in writing to the Secretary.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e10.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Management Committee will meet to hear complaints within 14 working days of a complaint being lodged. The committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including the termination of membership.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e10.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe outcome of a disciplinary hearing should be notified in writing to the person who lodged the complaint and the member against whom the complaint was made within 7 working days of the hearing.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e10.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThere will be the right of appeal to the Management Committee following disciplinary action being announced. The committee should consider the appeal within 14 working days of the Secretary receiving the appeal.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022finance\u0022\u003e11. Finance\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e11.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe financial year of the Club shall run from 1st April to 31st March.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e11.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll funds belonging to the Club shall be deposited with a bank or building society in accounts that shall carry the Club title. All accounts shall operate on two signatories, one of whom will be the Treasurer and the other either the Chairman or Secretary.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e11.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll payments drawn against the Club’s funds shall be authorised by at least one of the Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e11.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eExpenditure above agreed budget levels may only be authorised at a Committee meeting.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022property\u0022\u003e12. Property and Funds\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e12.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe property and funds of the Club cannot be used for the direct or indirect private benefit of members other than as reasonably allowed by the Rules and all surplus income is reinvested in the Club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e12.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe club members may vote to wind up the Club if not less than three quarters of those present and voting support that proposal at a properly convened General Meeting.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e12.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee will then be responsible for the orderly winding up of the Club’s affairs.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e12.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAfter settling all liabilities of the Club, the Committee shall dispose of the net assets remaining to some other organisation or organisations having objects similar to the objects of the Club, such organisation or organisations to be determined by the executive committee if possible, or by the officer responsible for carrying out the dissolution.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022byelaws\u0022 style=\u0022margin-top:48px;\u0022\u003eThe Bye-laws of Didsbury Runners\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022bl-introduction\u0022\u003e1. Introduction\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e1.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThese Bye-laws are the record of decisions made by the Committee of Didsbury Runners in relation to rules of the Club. All prospective members shall have an opportunity to review and understand these Bye-laws before committing to membership, and all members are deemed to accept these bye-laws at all times as a condition of membership. These Bye-laws may be changed by the Committee of Didsbury Runners by a majority vote recorded in the minutes of a quorate meeting. These bye-laws are completely superseded in every case by the Constitution of Didsbury Runners.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022bl-membership\u0022\u003e2. Membership\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIndividuals wishing to be a member of Didsbury Runners must apply via electronic submission and:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePay an annual membership fee of £14 or a reduced membership fee of £5 if registration is made between 1st January and 31st March;\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAgree to be bound by the Rules and Bye-laws of Didsbury Runners as a condition of membership;\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAgree to support the Club and use Club resources with the permission of and for the benefit of the Club;\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAgree that Didsbury Runners may contact him or her on matters related to the Club via the contact details provided during membership registration.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConsent to the processing of member information as per our Privacy Policy listed in Bye-Law 6;\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrant permission for the Cub to utilise any photographs, motion pictures, recording and any other references or records involving yourself within any training or events which we organise for any purpose including commercial use. Please note however this will only be related to the advertising or promotion of Didsbury Runners based events, groups or services.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eIndividuals wishing to be a member of Didsbury Runners when there is no capacity for new members may apply to be added to a waiting list. When capacity is available, individuals will be given the opportunity to attend a trial Monday night session free of charge during a trial period of one month, and the option to sign up to the club. The secretary may give permission for an individual to attend an additional club session on request.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembership capacity will be agreed by Committee based on the available ability (volunteers and facilities) for the Club to be able to meet its Objectives.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee can grant guest membership to individuals on an exceptional basis if it deems that this will benefit the Club and its members.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Committee will remove members from the membership roll at its discretion and may do so if:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe member has not paid the annual membership fee or any special levy after a reasonable period\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe member is found to be not in compliance with the requirements of membership laid out by the Constitution or Bye-laws\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe member becomes uncontactable despite reasonable attempts to contact him or her.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Secretary of the Club, or delegate, will maintain an up-to-date and official membership roll.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.7\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eOnly members will be entitled to access the Club Facebook Group and Strava group. This will be valid for as long as he/she is a member.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e2.8\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers wishing to resign from the Club must inform the committee in writing by emailing didsburyrunnersclub@gmail.com.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022bl-events\u0022\u003e3. Events and activities\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll events and training sessions organised by the Club are as listed on the members-only Facebook Group (and other communications platforms including email) but are also liable to changes by Didsbury Runners at any time. All members will be notified in advance of any changes of day, time or location.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eOnly members may participate in Didsbury Runners organised events or activities unless explicitly stated otherwise.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers agree that participation of any Didsbury Runners organised event or activities is at his/her own risk. All members participating in Didsbury Runners training sessions or events should be in a fit and healthy state with no serious injuries that would be aggravated by the activity.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers taking part in a Club activity which involves participation in an event organised by a Third-party are agreeing to abide by any terms issued by the Third-party.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eEvents organised by members may also be listed on the members-only Facebook Group (and other communications platforms including email). The Club will not accept any responsibility or liability for any of these events. All Club organised events must be labelled as such.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e3.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eFor Club events where a minimum level of fitness, ability and or equipment is stipulated, the event coordinators reserve the right to deny members from participating in the event if they do not meet the minimum standards. Any money paid for the event will not be refunded.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022bl-finance\u0022\u003e4. Finance\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe Committee adopts these procedures in order to ensure Club finances are used carefully and in the best interests of the Club, and to facilitate tracking and reporting of Club expenditure.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003ePayments out of Club funds of amounts greater than £50 may only be made if authorised by the Committee in a minuted vote in a quorate meeting or in exceptional circumstances via an electronic voting method conducted by the Chair. The Committee may pre-authorise expected expenditure by allocating a budget amount to a member, to be spent according to whatever guidelines the committee establishes.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e4.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003ePayments of less than £50 may be made out of Club funds by the Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer without the authorisation of the committee in the event that is not convenient to seek the authorisation of the committee before making the expenditure. Care should be taken to limit this type of expenditure to cases where authorisation may reasonably be assumed. The Officer making the expenditure is required to report the expenditure to the committee at the soonest convenience.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 class=\u0022form-header\u0022 id=\u0022bl-privacy\u0022\u003e5. Privacy Policy\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.1\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll personal data provided by members during Registration will be stored on secure systems and subject to the Privacy Notice of this club.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.2\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003ePersonal data will be stored by Didsbury Runners on secure systems.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.3\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAccess to personal data may be available to Club Run Leaders to be used in the event of an emergency or by Committee, or their delegates, to inform members of Club matters as detailed in Bye-Law 2.1.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.4\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eAll data stored by Didsbury Runners, particularly personal data of members will at all times be stored and handled securely.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.5\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eMembers have the right to ask for all of their data that is held by Didsbury Runners on their behalf, to be shown to them. Members have the right to ask for data to be erased or the right to ask that data is no longer used for processing. However, if members object to data being held or processed, then they will be unable to continue as members of Didsbury Runners.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.6\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003eThe members of Didsbury Runners’ committee, and in particular the committee chair, have responsibility for the handling of members’ data, and for monitoring data quality, data protection and information security at all times. If members have specific concerns on data or information security, then these should be raised with a committee member.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-num\u0022\u003e5.7\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-clause-text\u0022\u003ePersonal data is only held by or on behalf of Didsbury Runners for the explicit purpose of managing running activities on behalf of the members of Didsbury Runners.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-toc-return\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022#contents\u0022\u003eBack to contents\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022dr-contact-footer\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eQuestions about the Constitution or Bye-laws? \u003ca href=\u0022/Contact\u0022\u003eGet in touch with the committee\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"HasTwitterFeedComponent":false,"PageURL":"https://www.didsburyrunners.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Constitution?version=2","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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