At the SUFC 2024 AGM meeting November 18th, 2024, there were amendments made to two articles within the constitution.
Amendments to Constitution and the Rules & Regulations
The reason for requested amendment changes stems from recommendations from EMSA/Ontario, boards are getting too big therefore making meetings and decision making too cumbersome, several clubs have adopted the new approach.
Article 5: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRE-Amendment:
A Board of Directors shall govern the operation of the Club. The Board shall consist of individuals holding the following positions:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Directors at large (maximum of 10) that will include the following positions:
Club Head Referee
Club Technical Director/Head Coach
Facilities Director
Club Equipment Director
Proposed Amendment:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Directors at Large (maximum of 5)
This would result in the removal of the below board positions
· ● Club Referee
· ● Club Technical Director
· ● Club Equipment Director
· ● Facilities Director
· A Director may hold more than one position.
· A Director shall be 18 years of age or older.
· A Director shall serve for a term of two years, or until his/her successor is elected or appointed.
· After an initial Board of Directors has been selected, the positions of President and Secretary shall be elected in even numbered years; while the positions of Vice-President, Registrar, and Treasurer shall be elected in odd numbered years.
Amendment was:
MOVED BY: Luis Duarte
SECONDED BY: Lucia Lilbourne
CARRIED
Article 6: MEETINGS
PRE-Amendment:
Quorum A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for Board of Directors meetings. A minimum of 10 members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for any Annual General Meeting.
Proposed Amendment:
"Minimum of 6"
Amendment was:
MOVED BY: Braedon Delima
SECONDED BY: Luis Duarte
CARRIED