
Last updated: Thursday 1 May, 2008
History
In April 2006 at the annual general meeting of The MSC a constitution was put in place to ensure that, as official representatives of the Millwall fanbase, The MSC conducted their business in a correct and professional manner; and ensure that the true view and opinion of the club's fans was heard.
With the club going through a major re-vamp from top to bottom, it was felt that the time was now for the MSC to ensure their status and to make them ready for a new dawn in the clubs history.
The Constitution
The club shall be called Millwall Supporters Club, hereinafter referred to as the MSC.
2.1 To improve communication between Millwall FC (MFC) and its supporters, representing the views of its membership and encourage and assist MFC to take proper account of the interests of its members.
2.2 To represent the greatest possible section of the membership.
2.3 To organise the election of a suitable candidate to be the Supporter Director on the board of MFC.
2.4 To provide benefits for members, in association with MFC.
2.5 To promote membership of the MSC.
3.1 Membership to MSC is gained automatically when a supporter either pays an annual membership fee to MSC or becomes a MFC Season Ticket holder.
3.2 All MSC members are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
3.3 All MSC members are entitled to stand for election to serve on the MSC committee, providing they give 14 days notice of their intention to stand for election before the AGM. Intention to stand for election to the MSC committee should be made to the current serving committee by post or via e-mail.
3.4 All MSC members are entitled to stand for election for the post of supporter director on the board of MFC, provided they follow the election procedure, meet the laid down criteria for the role, and are supported by a proposer and three seconders all of whom are MSC members.
4.1 The MSC committee shall be made up of no less than three (3) and no more than thirteen MSC members.
4.2 To ensure continuity of fan representation by the MSC committee, after a period of one year's service, seven of the thirteen committee seats will become available for re-election by the membership at the AGM.
4.3 The MSC Chairman will be elected by the standing Committee at the first Committee meeting after the AGM but must also be acceptable to fifty percent of those who have served on the Committee for the preceding year.
If there are no Committee members who have served in the preceding year, then the MSC Chairman is elected by the standing Committee.
In the event of a tied vote involving the person who has served as Chairman for the preceding year, then that person will prevail and will therefore serve for the next year.
Where two new candidates are contesting the post of Chairman, who have not served in that office before, and a tied vote occurs then the Chairmanship for the coming year will be decided by the candidates drawing lots.
The committee will also elect a Secretary and a Treasurer.
4.4 Any serving committee member whose conduct is considered detrimental to the MSC and its reputation may be forced to relinquish their position upon agreement in excess of 50% of other committee members. In addition, committee members should note that failure to attend two out of three consecutive MSC committee meetings without reasonable excuse may attract sanction.
4.5 If the post of any member should fall vacant during a term the serving committee shall have the power to fill the vacancy until the succeeding AGM.
4.6 The MSC committee will meet on a monthly basis and the meetings will be minuted by the secretary (or other committee member).
4.7 Each meeting of the MSC committee must be attended by a quorum of 50% of the then standing committee members.
The MSC committee will
5.1 Provide support, advice and represent, if requested, any member involved in disciplinary procedures operated by MFC.
5.2 Canvass the views of the majority of the membership.
5.3 Represent the interests of the membership in all aspects of attending home games.
5.4 Represent the interests of the membership in the areas of away ticketing, away travel, comfort, security and safety.
5.5 Organise, when necessary, the democratic election of a suitable supporter to the board of MFC.
5.6 Monitor the conduct of the supporter director to ensure their performance meets the criteria of the Terms of Reference. If the committee considers that this performance has fallen below an acceptable standard, the MSC committee will recommend to MFC that they be replaced.
5.7 Organise social events for the enjoyment of the membership and all supporters of MFC.
6.1 At least 21 days notice shall be given of the MSC AGM, which will be held in April each year.
6.2 The AGM will receive from the Treasurer the annual report and accounts, audited and approved by an independent accountant as being a true and fair record.
6.3 An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) may be called upon the request of 25% of the membership. Notice of the intention to hold an EGM and the reason should be served on the Secretary in writing. The EGM must then be held no later than 21 days after service of this notice.
6.4 The Chairman of the MSC shall hold a deliberative as well as a casting vote at general and committee meetings.
6.5 Any change to the constitution shall require a two-thirds majority of those members present at an AGM.
6.6 A proposal to change the constitution must be submitted in writing to the Secretary who shall publicise the proposal fourteen days before submission of any amendments prior to the MSC AGM.
The MSC 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 MSC.