TISA Committee
Chairman- JP Creba
Vice Chair/Secretary- Simon Birch
Treasurer- Dave
Rowarth
Social Secretary - Thomas
Birch
Travel Secretary- Vacancy
General Member - Colin Carter
General Member- Paul Condon
Honorary President- Brian Thompson
Truro Independent Supporters Association (TISA) - Constitution
(Mission Statement – “Support of the Team, Support of Ourselves”)
1. NAME
The association shall
be called Truro Independent Supporters Association, hereinafter referred to as TISA.
2. OBJECTIVES
2.1 – To enable
supporters of Truro City FC to have an independent voice on all things relating
to TCFC.
2.2 - To provide
members with affordable travel to TCFC away fixtures.
2.3 - 2.4 - To organise
social events for the benefit of TISA members.
2.5 - To raise funds
for Cornish and National Charities.
3. MEMBERSHIP
3.1 - Membership of TISA
is gained when the membership policy (Appendix A) has been successfully
followed.
3.2 - All TISA
members are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
3.3 - All TISA
members are entitled to stand for election to serve on the TISA committee,
providing they give a notice period (as determined by the TISA Secretary) ahead
of the AGM of their intention to stand. Notice of intention to stand should be
made to the Secretary in writing, by post, via e-mail or Text (SMS) message.
3.4 - Any TISA or TISA branch member whose conduct is considered detrimental
to TISA or its reputation, or who conducts themselves in a manner considered
unacceptable by the majority of the committee, may have their membership
terminated or suspended if voted by the majority of the committee. In the event
of an equal vote, the chairman shall have the casting vote.
4. THE TISA COMMITTEE
4.1 - The TISA
committee shall be made up of no less than four and no more than Ten TISA
members.
4.2 - On an annual
basis, and at the AGM, either four or one half (whichever is the lower) of the
committee seats will, as a minimum, become available for re-election.
4.3 - Candidates for the role of TISA chairman must be TISA
committee members, with a minimum of twelve months' continuous service, a
satisfactory attendance record, and not subject to any TISA restrictions.
4.4 - The chairman
will be elected by the full membership at the AGM.
4.5 - In the event of a tied vote involving the previous
year's chairman, the previous year’s chairman will prevail and serve for the
next year.
4.6 - Where more than
one candidate contests the role of chairman, with none having served in that
role before, and a tied vote occurs, then the chairmanship for the coming year
will be decided by the casting vote of the outgoing chairman, should they still
hold a position. Should this not be the case, the casting vote will be made by
one of the other existing honorary officers, in order of precedence: vice
chairman, secretary, treasurer. Should the election still be unresolved, the
chairman will be elected by the drawing of lots.
4.7 - The committee
will also elect a vice chairman, secretary and treasurer using the same voting procedure
as that for chairman but without the 12 month serving restriction.
4.8 - Any serving
committee member whose conduct is considered detrimental to the TISA or its
reputation, or who conducts themselves in a manner considered unacceptable by
the majority of the committee, may be forced to relinquish their position if
voted by the majority of the committee. In the event of an equal vote, the
chairman shall have the casting vote.
4.9 - Should
committee members be unable to attend any meeting, they must give their
apologies in advance to the secretary. In the event of a committee member
failing to attend two out of three consecutive committee meetings, without
satisfactory reason, the committee will consider removing the committee member
from the committee.
4.10 - If the post of
any committee member should fall vacant during a term, the committee shall have
the power to fill the vacancy, subject to a majority vote, until the next AGM.
4.9 - The TISA
committee will meet at least twice during the year and the meetings will be
minuted by the secretary, or other committee member.
4.10 - Each meeting
of the TISA committee must be attended by a quorum of in excess of 50% of the
committee members.
5. TISA COMMITTEE
ACTIVITIES
The TISA committee
will
5.1 - Provide
support, advice and represent alongside, if requested, any member involved in
disciplinary procedures instigated by TCFC.
5.2 - Make all best
efforts, using all available media, to collect the views of the majority of the
membership.
5.3 - Represent the
interests of the membership in all aspects of attending games, both at home and
away.
5.4 - Organise events to encourage the positive social
aspects of TISA membership.
6. TISA BRANCH
STRUCTURE & POLICY
6.1 – Any branch of TISA must be formulated and conducted in
accordance with the “Conditions of Branch Association” (Appendix B).
7. GENERAL MEETINGS
7.1 - At least 21
days’ notice shall be given of the TISA AGM, which will be held in July each
year.
7.2 - The AGM will
receive from the Treasurer the annual report and accounts.
7.3 - An
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) may be called upon the request of 25% of
the members. Notice of the intention to
hold an EGM and the reason should be served on the secretary in writing or by
email. The EGM must be held no later
than 21 days following receipt of this notice.
7.4 - The chairman of
the committee shall hold both a deliberative and a casting vote at any TISA
meeting.
7.5 - Any change to the
TISA constitution shall require a two thirds majority acceptance vote of those
members present at the vote.
7.6 - Any proposal to
change the constitution must be submitted in writing to the secretary within
seven days of the announcement of the AGM. The secretary must then publicise
the proposal(s) in the remaining fourteen day period, allowing these to be
submitted for discussion and vote at the AGM.
8. DISSOLUTION
The TISA is a
non-profit making organisation. No profit or surplus will be distributed other
than to another non- profit making body on a winding-up or dissolution of the TISA.
Appendix
A - TISA and Branch
Membership Policy
1.
TISA and all its branches shall share the same
membership form, policy and process.
All new applicants and members who wish to renew but have not previously
submitted the approved TISA membership application form, will be required to
complete a form and submit it for consideration of the main TISA
committee. NON-Cornwall based applicants
will be given the option (not mandatory)
to select membership of the appropriate branch by ticking the relevant box.
2.
All renewing members (who have previously had application forms approved by TISA main
Committee) shall pay the agreed membership fee with 30 days of the date of
the last AGM or they will be required to submit a fresh application which will
require approval of the main TISA Committee.
3.
The main TISA Committee shall consider each
application which must be approved by a simple majority of Committee
members. If the successful applicant has
selected the option to join a branch then that branch will be given the approved
membership form and will be responsible for collecting the membership
subscription from their new member for their branch funds.
4.
Applicants who are refused shall have right of
appeal in writing to the committee who shall consider the appeal and make a
final decision.
5.
Any individual who has not complied with the
above process cannot be considered as a member of TISA or any of its branches.
Appendix
B - Conditions of Branch
Association
Any existing branch or
proposed new branch of TISA shall be required to:
1. Submit
their proposals for formation of new branch to the main TISA Committee who
will, if approved, make a proposal to the next AGM to accept the new branches
formation.
2. Agree
to accept the TISA membership policy and follow the agreed membership process.
3. Hold
elections within Three months of the date of the last AGM, to a branch
sub-committee. The minutes of this meeting, or a report on the election process
must be submitted to the main TISA Committee immediately on completion.
4. Agree
to be autonomous only in such matters that impact only on members of that
branch. All other matters must be
referred to the main TISA Committee.
5. Not
reproduce in any form or media, the TISA crest, in part or full image without
the express permission of the main TISA Secretary.
6. Comply
with all decisions of the main TISA Committee or proposals as agreed at a full
general meeting of TISA members.
7. Provide
to the main TISA Committee on request and to the AGM a detailed report on the
financial accounts of the branch.
8. Branch
Chairman to become member of the main TISA Committee and attend meetings as
scheduled or nominate a branch delegate with delegated authority.
9. Comply
with all relevant legislation.
Particular attention should be paid to the Equalities Act 2010, the Data
Protection Act 1998 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
Note: Any branch deemed by the main TISA Committee
to be in breach of any of the above conditions of association may (on the decision of that Committee) be
disassociated from TISA and in such circumstances all of the members of that
branch would automatically transfer to TISA main group. In the event that this action is taken, a
full Committee report shall be made to a full meeting of general members.
Appendix C - TISA Members Code of Conduct
The following code of conduct
applies to all members of TISA and its branches and is a condition of
membership.
TISA recognises that its
members are passionate about Truro City Football Club and wish to be vociferous
in demonstrating that support with singing and chanting in such a way that it
promotes and provides a positive atmospheric environment for other fans and
players of the club. TISA firmly
believes that demonstrating support in this way is welcomed by and beneficial
to the Truro City players and contributes towards a positive result on the
pitch.
TISA recognises it must not
negate other supporter’s enjoyment of the game and therefore the following are
rules of membership:
TISA
Members Shall Not:
• Use racist, homophobic or religiously offensive language;
• Display any racist or otherwise obscene emblems or banners;
• Threateningly use foul, abusive or insulting language or
gestures;
• Throw missiles;
• Enter the pitch area without permission of the appropriate
authorities;
• Behave in a manner likely to jeopardise the safety and enjoyment
of others;
TISA
Members Should:
• Follow directions and instructions given by stewards and club
officials;
• Report breaches of our code to the TISA Secretary or other TISA
committee member;
• Report breaches of our code which by their nature present a
danger to others, immediately to a steward or club official;
• Support Truro City Football Team loudly and proudly and in a
manner that offends no-one!
Note: TISA recognises the right of TCFC to have in place
its own enforceable ‘Ground Regulations’ and whilst breach of such regulations
may also result in a breach of this code and (visa versa), this shall not be
presumed.
General
Rule of Membership:
That members should:
• Act in a manner which does not conflict with the treasured
independent status of TISA
• Contribute to the TISA mission – ‘Support of the Team, Support
of Ourselves’
• Contribute, financially and by participation in fundraising
events for TISA and its nominated charities currently Cornwall Hospice Care
Procedure
to be followed on Report of any Breach:
Properly reported breaches of
our code shall be investigated and considered by a full meeting of the TISA
committee or sub-committee as appropriate.
The member concerned shall be
permitted to make their own statement either in writing and/or in person to the
committee.
The Committee may require the
member concerned to attend a meeting in person to answer questions pertaining
to the alleged offence.
Should no submission be made
either in writing or in person by the member concerned then the Committee
reserves the right to determine the outcome of the case in such absence.
The decision of the Committee
is final subject to an appeals procedure (to be agreed)
In circumstances where an offence
is considered by the committee to be proved and where no appeal has been made
and upheld, one or more of the following sanctions may be applied to the
offending member:
• Suspension or withdrawal of TISA membership (no refund of
membership fees)
• Stood down as Committee member until next AGM (If the offender
is a Committee member)
• Ban from any TISA organised travel to away games
• Recommendation to TCFC that member be banned from attending
future matches
• Notification to Police or other authorities (serious breach of
code)
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