1. Title

1.1. The name of the Club shall be Kestrels Basketball Club.

1.2. Kestrels Basketball Club shall be affiliated to Basketball Ireland and its

2. Objectives

2.1. To provide the opportunity for the members to participate in the game of basketball, promoting an environment of fair play and enjoyment.

2.2. To further the interests of the game of basketball wherever possible.

2.3. To organise activities and events to promote the game of basketball and the interests of the club and its members.

2.4. To play a positive role by promoting inclusiveness in sport and a healthy lifestyle in our community.

3. Membership

3.1. The membership to the Club shall consist of the Ordinary Members (playing and non-playing adults), the Executive Committee and Juvenile Members (under 18 years). Juvenile members will not have voting rights at Annual or Extraordinary General Meetings.

3.2. Application for annual membership shall be made to the Executive Committee. The application shall be made on the appropriate form and submitted with the related subscription. The Executive Committee shall have the power to accept or decline applications.

3.3. In accepting membership, a person agrees to abide by the Constitution of the Club and the rulings of the Executive Committee.

3.4. The Executive may bestow the category of Honorary Member on any person at its discretion. Membership of this category will not carry voting rights.

3.5. The annual membership subscription shall become due on 1st September and must be paid before 1st November each year. Any member in arrears may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, have their membership suspended until the balance due is paid in full.

3.6. The Executive Committee shall determine subscription rates and have those ratified at the Annual General Meeting.

3.7. Annual membership shall expire on 31st August each year.

4. Suspension or Severance of Membership

4.1. The Executive Committee has the power to terminate or suspend a membership or impose such penalty or sanction as it deems fit for conduct and/or behaviour which, in its opinion, is considered to bring the sport or Kestrels Basketball Club into disrepute.

4.2. The Executive Committee shall develop and operate disciplinary and dispute resolution policies in line with Basketball Ireland best practice. These policies shall be made available to each member.

5. The Executive Committee

5.1. The government and general direction of the affairs of the Club shall be exercised by the Executive Committee.

5.2. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Club Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Fixtures Secretary, child protection officer and the Director of Coaching elected at the AGM.

5.3. The Executive Committee shall have the power to co-opt further officers as deemed necessary. These officers will be members of the Committee and will carry voting rights. The Committee shall normally convene once per month.

5.4. The Club Secretary shall convene meetings upon giving seven days’ notice. The Secretary will take minutes of meetings and record all decisions taken.

5.5. The quorum for meetings of the Executive Committee and Committee shall be at least one half of the members and must include the Chair or Vice Chairperson.

5.6. The Executive Committee shall have the right to establish such sub-committees as are deemed necessary to conduct the business of the Club. All such sub-committees shall be subject to the control and direction of the Executive Committee.

5.7. The Executive Committee shall have control of all Club activities, property and finance and all matters pertaining to the general conduct and welfare of the Club. Its decision in all matters pertaining to the general working of the Club shall be final.

5.8. No events shall be run or expenses incurred on behalf of the Club, without prior sanction from the Executive Committee.

5.9. The interpretation of the Constitution shall be vested in the Executive Committee, who shall decide on all questions relating to the Constitution.

5.10. All Club funds shall be kept in an approved Bank. Cheques shall be signed or accounts held by any two officers duly appointed by the Executive Committee.

5.11. Save where otherwise stated in these Rules, decisions at all meetings shall be by simple majority of those present and voting. In the event of a tie the presiding Chairperson shall have a second or casting vote.

6. General Meetings

6.1. The Annual General Meeting shall be held before 30 June each year to transact the following business:

6.1.1. To hear the Chairman's address and the reports of the Club Secretary, Treasurer and various sub-committees on the year's activities.

6.1.2. To elect the Officers and members of the Club's Executive Committee.

6.1.3. To consider all nominations properly before the meeting.

6.2. Fourteen days' notice shall be given to all eligible members concerning the Annual General Meeting. All nominations and motions must be with the Club Secretary at least seven days before the meeting.

6.3. No member may serve as an Officer in the same position for more than three consecutive years.

6.4. In the event of an election for any position on the Executive Committee the vote shall be taken by a show of hands. Should there be more than two nominees for any position the candidate with the lowest number of votes shall be eliminated, such procedure to be continued until the successful candidate received more than 50% of the votes of those members present and eligible to vote. In the event of a tie, a secret ballot shall be held. Should the votes remain unchanged, the presiding officer shall be deemed to have vacated his/her position.

6.5. Proposed amendments to the constitution shall be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary at least seven days before the date of the Annual General Meeting or together with a request for an Extraordinary General Meeting.

6.6. Alterations or additions to the constitution may be made by resolution passed at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting by two-thirds majority vote of the members present and entitled to vote.

6.7. An Extraordinary General Meeting shall be called if directed by the Executive Committee, or demanded in writing by not less than 10 voting members, who, in their request, shall state the object of such a meeting. Members shall be given fourteen days’ notice. No other business shall be transacted at the EGM.

7. On any matter not provided for in these Rules the Executive Committee shall have power to decide.

8. In the event of the Club ceasing to exist, any assets of the Club at the time of its dissolution shall be disposed of in a manner deemed proper by the outgoing Executive Committee.