Attached are Agenda and Standing Orders for NECSL AGM.

Clubs have until Friday May 29th 2015 to submit by email any rule changes and nominations.

The current NECSL Officer position holders have put their names forward for Season 2015/2016

Chairperson Peter Glynn
Treasurer Paul McAuley
Secretary Eddie Higgins
Registrar Dr. Kieran McMahon

The remaining NECSL Committee members are also going forward.

We will forward all rule changes and relevant documentation to all clubs after w/e 31st May 2015.

NECSL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2015

The Annual General Meeting of the NECSL will be held in the Ardboyne Hotel,Navan, Co. Meath on Saturday 6th June 2015 at 11.00 a.m. sharp.

AGENDA

1. Adoption of Standing Orders
2. Roll Call and Apologies
3. Adoption of Minutes of NECSL AGM 2014
4. NECSL Chairman’s Address
5. NECSL Secretary’s Report
6. NECSL Registrar’s Report
7. NECSL Treasurer’s Financial Report
8. NECSL Emerging Talent Program Report
9. NECSL Social Media Developments
10. FAI Player Development Plan
11. WFAI Structure and Governance
12. NECSL Rule Amendments
13. Election of Officers & Nominations for Executive Committee
14. Any Other Business

We would hope to conclude business by 12.30 p.m. at the latest.

Please ensure best order by observing Standing Orders at all times.

The outgoing committee would welcome nominees from clubs to join the committee.

Proposed Standing Orders for NECSL AGM 2015

Any club meeting the criteria stated below shall have a vote at the AGM.

• That each club that has at least one team that fully completed its league campaign (2014-2015) is entitled to send two representatives to the meeting.

Voting may be allocated as follows:

• Each club represented shall be allocated 1 vote per 1-3 teams, 2 votes per 4-6 teams, 3 votes per 7-9 teams and 4 votes per 10-12 teams (up to a maximum of 4 votes) in respect of teams that have fully participated in the Under 11-18 divisions for the completed season.

Rule changes

• Clubs submitting a rule change must do so in writing or email the NECSL Secretary prior to the AGM and must also be in attendance to discuss the proposal.

• Clubs submitting a rule change be present to formally propose the change. The proposal must be seconded by at least one other club before the proposal is discussed further.

Process

• Anyone wishing to speak on a matter must do so from the designated platform. A delegate must identify oneself and the club they represent.

• Address the meeting through the Chair and respect the Chairperson at all times.

• A delegate from a club may only speak once on a topic.

• A club making a proposal shall be allowed to speak a second time once all the other delegates who wish to speak on the proposal have done so.

• In the event of a vote being required the Chairperson shall decide on either a ballot or show of hands to determine the result.

• Clubs with outstanding fees will not be allowed participate in the business of the meeting.

• Additions to these standing orders may be proposed.

• A “NO SMOKING” policy shall apply at the meeting.