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2015 General Meeting Results

The FC United of Manchester 2015 General Meeting was held at the Manchester College, Openshaw on Sunday 26th April 2015.

The members heard presentations on the ground development and on the Club’s finances. An update was given on progress on the anti-discrimination policy.

We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out on Sunday and ensured the smooth running of the meeting.

We would also like to thank all the volunteers that spent nearly all of Monday counting the votes.

The board would like to thank all the members who voted either at the meeting, by post or by proxy.

The results of the Resolutions are:-

Resolution 1

a) FC does have, and should have, some ethical policies which direct our relationships with other organisations;
b) FC should set these out for the guidance of staff, and others, who have to take decisions about who we work with and how we do so
c) If the guidance is clear enough for FC employees to make the decision, they can decide to work with, or not work with, any particular organisation in whatever way is appropriate at that time
d) If it is not clear enough to FC’s management, or if any member raises an issue about any particular organisation formally in writing with reasons to the Board, then the matter should be considered by the Board, who can either agree themselves what course of action to take; alternatively the Board can refer the issue specifically to a Members Meeting for a show of hands vote, further guidance and/or a decision.

2. If this is process is agreed in principle, it is proposed that the Government policy of “Workfare??? (requiring claimants to work for their Jobseekers Allowance) is unacceptable to FC United as an ethical issue.

3. If it is agreed that Workfare is against FC’s ethical policies then any organisation with whom we currently have a working relationship and that we are aware is operating a Workfare contract should be asked to cease doing so immediately. Should they be unable or unwilling to do so then we will terminate our relationship with them.

Resolution 1 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and Resolution 1 was adopted.

Resolution 2

That the membership authorises the establishment of a Facilities Company (FC United Facilities Co Ltd.) whose role is to enter into bookings with third party users at FC United’s Broadhurst Park stadium on the following basis:
- That only one share in the Facilities Company be issued and that share may only ever be owned by FC United Limited and may not be transferred to any other party;
- That the composition of the board of the Facilities Company shall at all times be the same as that of the board of FC United Limited.;
- That the Facilities Company act at all times strictly in accordance with the Standing Orders and reporting requirements established by the FC United Limited board;
- That the company may only operate under the terms of a binding Licence to be agreed with FC United Limited; and
- That all annual accounts, financial statements and reports prepared by or on behalf of the Facilities Company are made available to members in advance of FC United Limited General Meetings, where members may scrutinise the company accounts and board.

Resolution 2 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and Resolution 2 was adopted.

The results of the Members’ Votes are:-

Members Vote 1

That the pay what you can afford season ticket scheme will continue for the 2015/16 season with a minimum £100 price for adults and concessions.

Members’ Vote 1 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those members who voted in person or by post and so the minimum price for a season ticket for adults and concessions will be £100 for the 2015/16 season.

Members Vote 2

That membership will remain at £12 for an adult and £3 for under 16s for the 2015/16 season.

Members’ Vote 2 required a vote in favour of a simple majority of those Members who voted in person or by post and so the membership fees will remain at £12 for Adults and £3 for under 16s during the membership year starting 1st July 2015.

Members Vote 3

Members’ vote 3 was rendered void by the club’s promotion from the Northern Premier League.

Members Vote 4

If the club is promoted to the Conference North for the 2015/16 season the Board asks the membership to vote on the following admission prices:

A - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will remain at £8 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.

B - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.

C - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £10 Adults, £5 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.

D - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £6 Concessions and £2 Under 18s.

E - The admission prices for FC United of Manchester 2015/16 will increase to £9 Adults, £6 Concessions and £3 Under 18s.

This vote was conducted under the Alternative Vote system.

After four rounds of voting the club can confirm that the admission prices for season 2015/16 will be £9 for Adults, £5 for concessions and £2 for under 18s.

Members Vote 5

At the 2014 Annual General Meeting the membership voted in favour for a resolution that states “The club should launch a new home kit in time for the start of the season 2015-16???.

The Board has selected four shirts that are to be voted on at this General Meeting using the alternative voting system.

After three rounds of voting the club can confirm that shirt B was selected to be the new home shirt for the next two seasons.

Members’ Vote 6

At the Members’ Meeting on 4th March, members agreed that a Members’ Vote should be held regarding a possible inscription on the home shirt for 2015-2017. The 3 choices are:

A. 2005-2015
B. Broadhurst Park 2015
C. No inscription

For Members’ Vote 6, the option with the greatest number of votes who voted in person or by post provided sufficient guidance to the Board, and so there will be no inscription on the 2015-17 home shirt.

Full details of the votes cast and the round by round voting for those votes conducted under the alternative vote system have been posted in the members’ area.


First Posted ~ 17:45 Tue 28 Apr 2015
News ID ~ 6179
Last Updated ~ 01:52 Tue 16 Feb 2021