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Constitution
  • TITLE: –

The League shall be known as the Essex Cross Country League.

  • AIMS: –

The aim of the League shall be to promote and further the sport of cross country running for men, women and juniors aged 11 and over.

  • MEMBERSHIP: –

Membership of the League shall be open to any Club recognised by the South of England Athletic Association, and which has paid fees due to that Association

  • ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: –

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall normally be held in May, preferably following the Essex County AA winter fixtures meeting.

The business of the AGM shall include: –

  • Election/re-election of the Committee. The Committee shall include a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer, and other such officers as may be considered necessary to manage the League.
  • To determine the levy to be paid by Member Clubs to cover the costs incurred in operating the League for the coming season
  • To agree dates of fixtures and programme of races for each fixture during the coming season.
  • SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: –

A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be called by the Secretary at his discretion, or on the written request of at least four Member Clubs. Any such request must state the business to be transacted.

  • FINANCE: –

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the funds of the League, which shall be kept in an account as agreed by the Committee. Withdrawals may be made on the signatures of both the Treasurer and the Chairman.

The Treasurer shall present a financial statement to the AGM.

  • INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES: –

The interpretation of these rules shall be left in the hands of the Committee, or such persons nominated at the AGM.

  • CHANGES TO THESE RULES: –

These rules, as well as the competition rules, may be changed only by the AGM or an SGM of the League. Details of the proposed alterations must be stated in the notice given for that meeting.