Good governance is essential for sports club success. This guide covers committee structures, constitutions, policies, and best practices for effective club leadership.
Club Committee Structure
- President/Chairperson - Overall leadership
- Vice President - Support president
- Secretary - Administration and records
- Treasurer - Financial management
- Registrar - Member registration
- Coaching Coordinator - Coach management
- Volunteer Coordinator - Volunteer management
- Committee Members - General support
Club Constitution
- Club Name and Purpose - Define club identity
- Membership - Membership categories and rights
- Committee Structure - Roles and responsibilities
- Elections - Election procedures
- Meetings - AGM and committee meetings
- Financial Management - Financial procedures
- Amendments - How to amend constitution
- Dissolution - Winding up procedures
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Essential Policies
- Safeguarding Policy - Child protection
- Code of Conduct - Behavior expectations
- Health and Safety - Safety procedures
- Equal Opportunities - Inclusion and diversity
- Data Protection - Privacy and GDPR
- Financial Policy - Financial procedures
- Complaints Procedure - Handling complaints
- Social Media Policy - Online behavior
Committee Meetings
- Frequency - Monthly or bi-monthly
- Agenda - Structured meeting agenda
- Minutes - Record decisions and actions
- Quorum - Minimum attendance required
- Voting - Decision-making procedures
- Action Items - Track follow-up tasks
- Communication - Share minutes with members
Annual General Meeting
- Timing - Annual meeting requirement
- Notice - Minimum notice period
- Agenda - Standard AGM agenda
- Reports - President, treasurer, secretary reports
- Elections - Committee elections
- Motions - Member proposals
- Minutes - Record of meeting
- Attendance - Member participation
Financial Governance
- Budget - Annual budget planning
- Financial Reports - Regular reporting
- Bank Accounts - Dual signatories
- Audit - Annual financial audit
- Transparency - Open financial records
- Spending Authority - Approval limits
- Fundraising - Fundraising policies
Risk Management
- Risk Assessment - Identify risks
- Risk Register - Document risks
- Mitigation - Risk reduction strategies
- Insurance - Adequate coverage
- Emergency Plans - Crisis procedures
- Review - Regular risk reviews
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