SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR WALKERS CLUB INC. CONSTITUTION
(As amended at 2006 AGM conducted on the 9th September)

1 NAME:
1.1 This organisation shall be known as the “South Australian Amateur Walkers Club” and shall herein after be referred to as “the Club”.

2 OBJECTS:
2.1 To affiliate with “Athletics S.A.” (for if that Association should change its name then by whatever name it may subsequently be known).
2.2 To promote race walking throughout the state of South Australia.
2.3 To encourage athletes and athletic teams and to enter such teams for competitions conducted by the “Australian Federation of Race walking Clubs” or such other competitions as may from time to time be deemed fitting.
2.4 To improve the physical, mental and social well-being of the members of the Club.
2.5 To raise funds to assist the Club finance the aforementioned objects.

3 MEMBERSHIP:
3.1 Full Membership: full membership of the Club shall be open to all athletes registered with Athletics SA Inc and upon the payment of the fee specified by the Club from time to time. Full members may compete in all Club, State and Federation events and may take part in Club meetings with a right to vote;
3.2 Junior Membership: junior membership shall be open to all athletes registered with Athletics SA Inc or the South Australian Little Athletics Association Inc. who are under 18 years of age as at the end of the competition year and upon the payment of the fee specified by the Club from time to time. Junior members may compete in all Club, State and Federation events but may not take part in Club meetings, nor have the right to vote;
3.3 Life Membership: may be bestowed on any member rendering exceptional service to the Club. Nominations for Life Membership may be proposed by any member but must be approved and endorsed by a three/fourths majority of voting members present at the AGM;
3.4 Honorary Membership: the Board shall have the power to bestow Honorary Membership on any person, such membership to expire at the end of each financial year and, if deemed appropriate, such membership may be renewed at the AGM for a further period of one year. An Honorary Member is not required to pay Club fees, cannot vote at meetings nor represent the Club;
3.5 Associate Membership: for persons who assist at the Club events but who do not compete. Associate members may take part in Club meetings and have the right to vote and hold office on payment of a fee set at the AGM.

4 PATRON:
4.1 A Patron may be appointed at the A.G.M or any special meeting called for that purpose.

5 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
5.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held within one month of the end of the winter season. Fourteen days (14) notice in writing must be given to each member of the venue, date and time of the meeting. No business shall be conducted at the AGM unless a quorum of eleven (11) financial members are present.

6 OFFICE BEARERS:
All office bearers shall be honorary and shall be elected at the AGM and hold office until the succeeding AGM. If more than one nomination is received for any office, then election is to be by secret ballot. Only financial full members, associate members and life members are eligible to vote, to nominate for and to hold office.
6.1 President:
6.2 Vice President: may be elected from within the committee.
6.3 Secretary:
6.4 Treasurer:
6.5 Competition Director: to be responsible for the development of the ensuing years competition program, the conduct of Club events, determining handicaps and maintaining competition records.
6.6 Publicity Director: to be responsible for the development and distribution of Club media releases, promotional and publicity materials.
6.7 Technical Director: to set up all Club and other events conducted from time to time by the Club
6.8 Website Co-ordinator: to be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Club’s website and ensure all Club information is entered and updated on a regular basis.
6.9 Honorary Auditor: To be appointed at the AGM for the ensuing year.

7 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT:
7.1 The Club shall be administered by a Board of Management hereinafter referred to as “the Board”, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and up to eight (8) members elected at the AGM. Each member shall hold office for one year. In the event of a casual vacancy occurring in the Board then the Board may appoint a financial voting member to fill that vacancy for the balance of the year remaining.
7.2 Five members of the Board shall constitute a QUORUM, one of whom must be the President or Vice President.
7.3 To operate any of the Club’s bank accounts, any two of the following must sign: President, Secretary, Treasurer.

8 FINANCIAL YEAR:
8.1 The financial year of the Club shall commence on the 1st October and end on the 30th September of the succeeding year.

9 SUBSCRIPTIONS:
9.1 The annual subscription for members for the ensuing year shall be determined at the AGM and shall be payable by members before competing in the Club events.

10 SELECTION COMMITTEE:
10.1 Three selectors shall be appointed by the Board.

11 SOCIAL COMMITTEE:
11.1 The Board shall appoint a Social Committee whenever it is deemed desirable. It shall consist of at least three members. Duties shall be to arrange social functions and promote fellowship on behalf of the Club.

12 CLUB UNIFORM:
12.1 Navy blue shorts/briefs and red and navy blue singlets with Club monogram attached.

13 ALTERATION(S) TO CLUB CONSTITUTION:
13.1 Proposed alteration(s) to the Club Constitution to be given to the Club Secretary in writing thirty (30) days prior to the AGM or at a Special General Meeting called in accordance with13.4.
13.2 Any change to the Constitution must be attained through a three/fourths majority of all members present at the AGM or SGM who are entitled to vote.
13.3 Copy of the proposed alteration(s) to be given to all members with the notice of the AGM or SGM.
13.4 A Special General meeting (SGM) may be convened by the Committee at any time or on a requisition stating the business to be considered by at least six (6) members who are eligible to vote.
13.5 A copy of the amended Constitution to be sent to Athletics SA; and any other affiliated body(s) and to the Commissioner for Corporate Affairs.

14 DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
The Board shall have the power to discipline any member by restricting that member’s participation in Club events or functions for any length of time for conduct considered detrimental to the Club’s interest. Such member will be given the opportunity to appear before the Board or submit in writing their explanation of the circumstances(s) involved.
14.1 The Board may suspend for a specified period, disqualify or otherwise deal with any member of the Club found guilty of any improper conduct, dress, misdemeanour or breach of the Club rules, or any action calculated to injure the Club.
14.2 The member charged shall be notified of the charge by Registered letter sent to their last known address at least seven (7) days before the charge is dealt with.
14.3 The member charged shall be summoned before the Board to answer the charge and may produce evidence, or submit in writing and/or their explanation in defence of the charge. The charge and relevant information shall then be considered in the members absence. A two/thirds majority is required to find the charge proved. The Board decision shall then be communicated to the member, in writing by Registered mail.
14.4 If the charge is proved then the Board shall advise Athletics SA or the South Australian Little Athletics Association as appropriate of the circumstances and disciplinary action taken against the member so charged.
14.5 The member shall have the right to appeal against the Club’s decision to Athletics SA Inc. or the South Australian Little Athletics Association as appropriate and the member shall be informed of this right by the Board.

15 ABANDONMENT OF THE CLUB:
15.1 Should the Club cease to exist, all monies and assets shall be vested in Athletics SA.

Amended at the Annual general Meeting conducted on19th September 2006 at Santos Stadium, Mile End, South Australia.