Ballyea GAA 2018 AGM Agenda 12th January, 2019
1. Adoption of Standing Orders
2. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting (2017)
3. Consideration of the Annual Report submitted by the Secretary
4. Consideration of the Financial Statements
5. The Chairman’s Address
6. Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee
7. Notices of Motions/Recommendations
8. Any other Business
Chairmans Address Ballyea AGM 2018
Firstly I would like to welcome you all to the 2018 Annual Generel Meeting.
It has been a privilage to be Chairman of Ballyea GAA Club in what has been a great year both on and off the field. On the field 2018 was another astonishing year for Ballyea Hurling. Without team management, without a playing pitch and having lost nearly half of the 2016 winning team, the omens for the year did not look good. However, under the management of Kevin Sheehan, Barry Coffey, Michael O’Neill (Jnr), Paul Flanagan and led by inspirational captain, Tony Kelly, the closely knit panel of thirty five players overcame the underdog tag and won all their matches on the way to the final where they beat Cratloe and won back the Canon Hamilton Trophy. They did so by playing with the commitment, honesty, skill and spirit that are all hallmarks of Ballyea teams. We were also proud to again represent Clare in the Munster Club Championship where we lost out agonisingly to Ballygunner in the semi-final.
I wish to thank all our players who wore the Ballyea jersey at various levels and represented the club with pride during the year. Thanks also to everyone who got involved with the mentoring of teams, transported players and those who gave their support from the side-line. The contribution of our main nursery, Ballyea National School, must be acknowledged and we are extremely grateful to Martin, David and their colleagues for the promotion of the game in the school.
The success achieved by Ballyea is reflected in the representation of our players in both the county hurling and football teams. We are extremely proud of their contribution and how it reflects so positively both on our club and our parish.
Aside from our success on the playing field the support and assistance of the entire parish of Ballyea in the re-development of its playing facilities also makes us immensely proud. The fundraising that has been achieved to complete our state of the art facility is down to the hard work of the ordinary volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf of the club. The ‘Thousandaire Event’ held in March, 2018 raised a staggering €57,000. The success of this fundraising event involving so many club supporters and contributors generated a ‘feel-good factor’ that set a very positive tone for the year. The income from the event along with grants and a generous donation from J.P. McManus has left the club in a good financial situation. Also, in this regard we wish to thank our main sponsor ‘Kepak’ and all our other sponsors and contributors without whose support the re-development project would not have been possible. I also wish to acknowledge those who contributed to the 240 Club, to the weekly Lotto and to the funding of our senior team en-route to the County Final and Munster Club championship.
In a year of major disruption to our club facilities we acknowledge the assistance given to us by Clarecastle, Kilmihil and Cooraclare GAA clubs who along with Clare County Board accommodated us with alternative playing facilities.
A ‘mile buiochas’ to our lotto committee who performed their weekly task of completing all the necessary chores to ensure the proper organisation of our weekly lotto draw. Their time and commitment is deeply appreciated by the club.
I would like to express my special appreciation to my fellow committee members and thank them for the tremendous work done during the year.
On behalf of the club, I wish to convey our condolences and sincerest sympathies to all club members past and present who suffered family bereavement during 2018.
In conclusion, may I wish you all Good Health and Happiness in 2019.
John Kelly,
Chairman.
Standing Orders for Ballyea GAA Club, AGM, 2018
In order to ensure that the Annual General Meeting of the Club is conducted in an orderly fashion the following Standing orders shall be adopted at the commencement of the meeting.
1 - The proposer of a motion or an amendment there to may speak for five minutes and no more.
2 - A member speaking to a motion or an amendment may speak for three minutes maximum.
3 - The proposer of a motion or an amendment may speak a second time for three minutes before a vote is taken but no other member may speak a second time to any motion
4 - The Chairperson may at any time he/she considers the matter to be sufficiently discussed call on the proposer for a reply, and when that has been given a vote must be taken.
5 - A member may with the consent of the chairperson move "that the question be now put", after which when, the proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken.
6 - Where the AGM considers it appropriate, a vote may be by secret ballot. All decisions shall be taken by a simple majority of those present entitled to vote and voting and in the event of a tie, the presiding Chairperson shall have a casting vote, irrespective of whether or not he/she had originally voted on the issue
7 - Members may at the discretion of the Chairperson raise any matter under "general business" which has significance for the Club, however no decision shall be taken on these matters only recommendations, which shall be referred to the newly elected Club Executive Committee. In such cases, the Standing Orders relating to speaking times shall also apply.
8 – A fully paid up member may raise a point of order on any issue being discussed to question the legality of any proposal under the club constitution or club bylaws. The Chairperson shall rule on such points of order raised.
9 – Only those whose membership subscription has been paid up for that year in accordance with the club constitution shall be entitled to speak or vote on any issue or in an election. However a non-member may be allowed to speak on any issue should the chairperson consider it relevant and appropriate. The ruling of the Chairperson on this matter shall be final.
10 - Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the agenda or any procedural change in running the meeting except with the consent of a majority equal to two thirds of those present and entitled to vote.
11 -. The Chairperson may change the order of items on the agenda with the support of a simple majority of those present, entitled to vote and voting.
Ballyea GAA, Club
Constitution
The following rules and regulations taken from the Constitution and Rules of the GAA, 2018, govern the affairs of Ballyea GAA Club.
The Club
(3.1) (a) The Club is the basic unit of the Association, and its object shall be the promotion at local level of the Association’s aims, as stated in this Official Guide.
(b) A Club shall be obliged to obtain a current copy of the Official Guide, and its members shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the Rules and Regulations in it, and shall be bound by them. A Club shall be held responsible for the conduct of its members and known partisans.
Club Constitution and Rules.
(3.5) The Official Club Constitution and Rules, approved by Congress and set out in Appendix 5 of this Official Guide, shall govern the affairs of all Clubs. Each Club shall adopt the appropriate form of the Official Club Constitution and Rules. Additions to and Amendments of a Club’s own Constitution and Rules may be made at an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting, as prescribed in Rule 14.1 of the Official Club Constitution and Rules, provided that they do not conflict with the Official Club Constitution and Rules or the Official Guide and that they are submitted in writing to, and be approved by, the County Management Committee.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
7.1 The business and affairs of the Club shall be under the management of an Executive Committee, and it shall be the controlling body of the Club.
7.2 The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar, Officer for Irish Language and Culture, Public Relations Officer, Children’s Officer, one Players’ Representative, and at least five other Full Members.
7.3 Nominations to serve on the Executive Committee shall be by any two Full Members whose membership fees are paid up to date in accordance with Rule 6.2 and who are not suspended or disqualified under this Constitution and Rules or the Official Guide.
7.4 The Players’ Representative shall have participated as a player for the Club within the previous 48 weeks.
7.5 The Executive Committee including the Players’ Representative shall be elected by the Full Members present, entitled to vote and voting at the Annual General Meeting. Exceptions: The Children’s Officer and the Officer for Irish Language and Culture shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting on the recommendation of the outgoing Executive Committee
7.6 Only Full Members, who’s Membership Fees are paid up to date in accordance with Rule 6.2 and who are not suspended or disqualified under this Constitution or Rules or the Official Guide, shall be eligible for election to the Executive Committee.
7.7 The outgoing Executive Committee shall conduct the Annual General Meeting.
7.8 The Executive Committee shall hold office until the conclusion of the following Annual General Meeting.
7.9 The Executive Committee shall meet at least once each quarter, and four members present shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the Executive Committee.
7.10 The Chairperson, when present, shall preside over all meetings of the Executive Committee; in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside.
7.11 If both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson are absent, the Committee shall elect a member present to preside at the Meeting.
7.12 The Secretary shall record the Minutes of each Meeting.
7.13 The Minutes shall specify the date of the Meeting, those present, and a brief account of the Meeting, and shall be read to the next Meeting.
7.14 Such Minutes, if agreed as being accurate or having been appropriately amended, shall be signed by the Chairperson and Secretary, having been first proposed, seconded and adopted.
7.15 The Executive Committee shall have the sole right to appoint Sub-Committees, as required.
7.16 The Executive Committee shall define the duties of such Sub-Committees, and retain control in all matters and activities which it considers of importance to the general welfare of the Club, including the disposal of any funds in the hands of such Sub-Committees.
7.17 The Executive Committee shall have power to nominate the Chairperson of such Sub-Committees.
7.18 The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Executive Committee shall be ex- officio members of all Sub-Committees.
7.19 The Executive Committee shall have power from time to time to make, alter and repeal all such Regulations as they deem necessary, expedient or convenient for the proper conduct and management of the Club, and in particular, but not exclusively, they may by such Regulations set out: (a) The terms and conditions upon which guests, children of members of the Club and visitors shall be permitted to use the premises and property of the Club; (b) The times of opening and closing the Pavilion Grounds and Premises of the Club, or any part thereof; (c) The conduct of members of the Club in relation to one another; (d) The setting aside of the whole or any part or parts of the Club’s premises for any particular time or times, or for any particular purpose or purposes; (e) The imposition of fines for the breach of any of the Club Rules or Regulations. (f) And generally all such matters as are commonly the subject matter of the Club Rules.
7.20 The Executive Committee shall adopt such means as they deem sufficient, to bring to the notice of members of the Club all such Regulations and all alterations and repeals.
7.21 All such Regulations so long as they shall be in force, shall be binding upon all members of the Club, provided nevertheless that no Regulations shall be inconsistent with or shall affect or repeal anything contained in this Constitution and Rules or the Official Guide, and that any Regulations may be set aside by a special resolution of a General Meeting of the Club.
7.22 Each Full Member shall have the right to be heard by the Executive Committee upon any complaint or representation sent by him, in writing, to the Secretary.
7.23 A Special meeting of the Executive Committee may be called: (a) by the Secretary or (b) by the Secretary, for a date not more than seven days from the date of the receipt by him of a requisition duly signed by four members of the Executive Committee. (c) Such requisition shall set out the purpose for which the special meeting is required.
7.24 Any Member of the Executive Committee who shall have absented himself from three consecutive meetings, without reasonable explanation, shall be deemed to have resigned from the Executive Committee.
7.25 Should any Member of the Executive Committee resign, be deemed to have resigned, or his position otherwise lapse, the remaining members of the Executive Committee shall, at their discretion, have the power to fill the vacancy, by co-opting a replacement from the body of the Full Membership.
7.26 The service of any Member so co-opted on to the Executive Committee shall not be reckoned in calculating the seniority of such Member, if subsequently elected to serve on the Executive Committee.
GENERAL MEETINGS
8.1 The Club shall in each year hold a general meeting as its Annual General Meeting, in addition to any other General Meetings in that year, and shall specify the meeting as such in the notice calling it.
8.2 All General Meetings, other than Annual General Meetings, shall be called Special General Meetings.
8.3 An Annual General Meeting shall be held at such time as shall be decided upon by the Executive Committee, but insofar as is practical shall be held before the end of November each year.
8.4 The following business shall be transacted at the Annual General Meeting (a) Adoption of Standing Orders. (b) Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting. (c) Consideration of the Annual Report submitted by the Secretary. (d) Consideration of the Financial Statements including the Report of the Accountant(s) or Auditor(s). (e) The Chairperson’s Address. (f) Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee. (g) Notices of Motion. (h) Other Business
8.5 The Annual General meeting of the Club shall be called in the following manner:
8.5.1 The Executive Committee shall decide upon a date, time and place for the meeting, allowing adequate time to meet the time limits set out hereunder.
8.5.2 Once the date of the Annual General Meeting has been fixed, the Secretary shall give at least twenty-eight days notice in writing to the members of such date, at the same time inviting nominations for election to the Executive Committee for the following year and motions for consideration at the Annual General meeting, also specifying that such nominations and motions shall be received by him by a date not less than twenty one days prior to the date fixed for the meeting.
8.5.3 The Secretary shall then, on or after the date specified for return to him of such Nominations and Motions, but so as to give the members ten days clear notice before the meeting, circulate to the members the following documentation: (a) Copy of the Agenda for the meeting. (b) Copy of the Annual Report of the Secretary. (c) Copy of the Financial Statements, including the Report of the Accountant(s) or Auditor(s) (d) Details of the Nominations for election to the Executive Committee. (e) Copies of any motions for consideration at the meeting.
8.6 In the event of the number of Nominees for any particular Executive Committee position being equal to or less than the number of positions to be filled, such Nominees shall be declared elected, and any positions left unfilled, due to the lack of Nominees or Nominees withdrawing, shall be filled by the new Executive Committee, as soon as practical after the Annual General Meeting.
8.7 A Special General Meeting may be called by the Executive Committee at any time, provided ten days clear notice, in writing, shall be given to the members, specifying the purpose of such Special General Meeting.
8.8 The Executive Committee shall call a Special General Meeting for a date not more than twenty eight days from the receipt by the Executive Committee of a requisition, in writing, signed by twelve members of the Club, and ten clear days notice, in writing, shall be given to the Members.
8.8.1 Such Requisitions by members of the Club shall set out the purpose for which the Special General Meeting is required, and shall be lodged with the Secretary.
8.8.2 If the Special General Meeting is not called for a date within the twenty eight days stipulated, then the Requisitoners may themselves convene a Special General Meeting, if necessary using newspaper advertisements to notify the members of such meeting.
8.9 No other business, outside that specified in the Notice, shall be transacted at a Special General Meeting.
8.10 No business shall be transacted at any General Meeting unless a quorum of members is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business. Save as herein otherwise provided, twenty per cent of Full Members eligible to vote shall be a quorum at a General Meeting.
8.11 If within half an hour after the time appointed for a General Meeting, a quorum of members is not present, the meeting if convened on the requisition of members shall be dissolved; in any other case it shall stand adjourned to the same day in the following week, at the same time and place; and if at the reconvened meeting a quorum of members is not present within half an hour after the time appointed for the meeting, the members then present shall be a quorum.
8.12 The Chairperson, and failing him the Vice-Chairperson, shall preside as Chairperson at every General Meeting of the Club.
8.13 If there is no such Chairperson, or if at any meeting he is not present within thirty minutes after the time appointed for the holding of the meeting, the members then present shall choose someone of their number who is a member of the Executive Committee to be Chairperson of the meeting, and if there shall be no Member of the Executive Committee present, then the members shall elect any one of their number to be Chairperson of the Meeting.
8.14 The Chairperson may, with the consent of the meeting, adjourn the meeting from time to time and from place to place, but no business shall be transacted at any reconvened meeting other than the business left unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournment took place.
8.15 Failure to comply strictly with the time limits set out in this Constitution and Rules or the non-receipt of Notice of a Meeting by any persons entitled to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting, but shall entitle the majority of members present to seek and be granted an adjournment of the meeting to such date by which they would be given an adequate time to be furnished with and consider the contents of any relevant documentation.
VOTING
9.1 Only Full Members, whose membership fees are paid up to date in accordance with Rule 6.2, and who are not suspended or disqualified under this Constitution and Rules or the Official Guide, shall be eligible to vote at a General Meeting.
9.2 A Chairperson of a General Meeting, Executive Committee meeting or any Sub-Committee meeting shall, in the event of a tie, whether on a show of hands or on a ballot, have a casting vote in addition to his vote as a member, irrespective of whether or not he had originally voted on the issue, other than for the election to any position, when the outcome in the event of a tie shall be decided by lot.
9.3 At any General Meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall be decided on a show of hands, unless, before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands, a ballot is demanded: (a) by the Chairperson (b) by at least five members present and entitled to vote.
9.4 Unless a ballot is so demanded, a declaration by the Chairperson that a resolution has on the show of hands been carried, or carried unanimously, or by a particular majority, or lost, shall be final, and an entry to that effect in the book containing the minutes of proceedings of the Club shall be conclusive evidence of the fact, without proof of the number or proportion of the votes in favour of or against such resolution.
9.5 If a ballot is so demanded, the same shall be taken in such manner as the Chairperson directs, and the result of the ballot shall be deemed to be the decision of the meeting at which the ballot was demanded.
9.6 A Secret Ballot shall be carried out to decide the result of any contest for any elective position.
ASSETS AND TRUSTEES
10.1 All property owned by a Club is held upon Trust for the benefit of the Club concerned. The Trust is subject to and governed by the provisions of the Official Guide and the Code on Trusts of Association Property, both as amended from time to time. All such property shall be vested in the Corporate Trustee and/or a number of full members as Trustees.
10.2 The Club shall have power to acquire, hold and develop, lease, mortgage, charge, exchange or sell Real and Personal Property, and to borrow or raise money in promotion of the objects of the Club, subject to the overall authority of the Central Council of the G.A.A..
10.3 The Real Property shall not be leased, mortgaged, charged, exchanged, sold, conveyed, transferred or otherwise dealt with without the consent in writing of the Central Council of the G.A.A., or as may be set out in any separate Declaration of Trust.
10.4 (A) The Personal Property owned or held by a Club shall be vested in the Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary who shall hold it in Trust for the Club. (B) The Real Property owned by a Club, shall be vested in the following: (i) Five Trustees, three of whom shall be appointed for and on behalf of a Club, one of whom shall be appointed for and on behalf of the relevant County Committee, and one of whom shall be appointed for and on behalf of the relevant Provincial Council; or (ii) Four Trustees, three of whom shall be appointed for and on behalf of a Club and the Corporate Trustee shall be appointed for and on behalf of the relevant County Committee and Provincial Council; or (iii) One Trustee being the Corporate Trustee. For Real Property situated in England and Wales the only available option is (ii).
10.5 The Executive Committee may determine whether the Corporate Trustee or other persons shall be appointed as Trustees for and on behalf of the Club for the purposes of Rule 5.3(B)(b)(1)(i) or (ii) and who those persons shall be.
10.6 By way of acceptance of their appointment and as and when required by Central Council, the Trustees of the Real Property shall execute a Declaration of Trust, as approved by Central Council, and which shall contain the provisions for appointment, removal and replacement of Trustees as well as regulating the conduct of the Trustees in performing their duties and exercising their powers under the trust. The terms of the Declaration of Trust approved by Central Council may be amended or replaced by Central Council from time to time.
10.7 Where the trustee is an individual, a Trustee shall hold office until his/her retirement or death unless replaced in accordance with the provisions of Rule 5.3, Official Guide and the Code on Association Property.
10.8 The Trustees of the Real Property, having first obtained the consent of the Central Council of the G.A.A. where necessary, shall exercise their powers and perform their duties as directed by the Club and in accordance with the Rules in Chapter 5 of the Official Guide and the Code on Association Property.
10.9 A Directive of the Club shall be given by a resolution of the full members of the Club, passed by a majority of the members present, entitled to vote and voting at a duly convened General Meeting and when so passed shall be binding upon all members of the Club.
10.10 A Certificate signed by the Secretary shall, in favour of any person relying on same, be conclusive evidence that a Directive, complying in all respect with the provisions of this Rule, was duly given to the Trustees.
10.11 The Trustees of the Personal Property shall invest and use such property in accordance with the Directives of the Executive Committee, of which an entry in the Minute book shall be conclusive evidence.
10.12 The Club shall indemnify and save harmless its Trustees in respect of any loss or expenses bona fide incurred by them in or about the execution of their powers and duties.
BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS
11.1 The Executive Committee shall open a Bank Account or Accounts with an approved Bank on behalf of the Club, and all cheques drawn on the said account shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by one of either the Chairperson or Secretary.
11.2 The Executive Committee shall cause proper Books of Account to be kept in respect of: (a) All sums of money received and expended by the Club, and the matters in respect of which such receipts and expenditures take place; and (b) All Sales and Purchases of goods by the Club; and (c) The Assets and Liabilities of the Club.
11.3 The Books of Account shall be kept at such place or places as the Executive Committee shall think fit, and shall at all reasonable times be open to the inspection of the members of the Executive Committee.
11.4 The Executive Committee shall from time to time determine whether and to what extent and at what times and places, and under what conditions and regulations, the Accounts and Books of the Club, or any of them shall be open to the inspection of Full Members of the Club not being an Executive Committee member, and no member (not being an Executive Committee Member) shall have any right of inspection of any Account or Book or Document of the Club except as authorised by the Executive Committee.
11.5 An independent suitably qualified Person or Persons shall be appointed as Accountant(s) or as Auditor(s) to report on the Accounts/Financial Statements of the Club for presentation at the Annual General Meeting. If deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee of the Club the Accounts/Financial Statements shall be audited. A copy of the Accounts/Financial Statements, as adopted and approved, shall be submitted to the County Committee within four weeks of the date of the Annual General Meeting.
11.6 The Books and Accounts of the Club shall be presented to such Accountant(s) or Auditor(s) by the Committee in sufficient time to enable the Report of such Accountant(s) or Auditor(s) to be available and considered at the Annual General Meeting of the Club.
11.7 The Financial Statements shall be approved by the Executive Committee, and signed by two of three Officers – Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer – on behalf of the Executive Committee.
11.8 The Executive Committee shall cause to be prepared and laid before the Annual General Meeting an Account of Income and Expenditure and a Balance Sheet made up to a date not more than six months before such meeting
11.9 The Balance Sheet and Accounts of the Club shall be made available to the Revenue Commissioners, on request.
11.10 All Books of Account, including all documents, vouchers, statements and notes, as well as all minute books, notes of meetings, original and copy correspondence and all such documents are the property of the Club, and no person shall have any personal title to or interest in such documents to the exclusion of the Club.
11.11 The end of the Club Financial year shall be October 31st.
INCOME AND PROPERTY
12.1 No portion of the Income and Property of the Club shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of profit, dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever to the Members of the Club.
12.2 No Officer shall be appointed to any Office within the Club paid by salary or fees, or receive any remuneration or other benefit in money or money’s worth from the Club in respect of such Office, provided however nothing shall prevent any payment in good faith by the Club of: (a) reasonable and proper remuneration to any Member or Officer of the Club for any services rendered to the Club (other than as an Officer); (b) reasonable and proper remuneration to any company of which a Member or Officer of the Club is a director or shareholder, for any services rendered to the Club; (c) interest at a rate not exceeding 5% Officer may be a member, holding not more than one hundredth part of the issued capital of such Company.
ADDITIONS TO AND AMENDMENTS OF RULES
14.1 Additions to and Amendments of this Constitution and Rules may be made at an Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for that purpose, providing that the Resolution proposing same is carried by a vote of two-thirds of the members present, entitled to vote and voting, that same do not conflict with the Official Guide, and that approval is given by the County Management Committee for the change(s).
14.2 Members wishing to propose Additions to or Amendments of this Constitution and Rules must send notice of the proposed Additions or Amendments in writing to the Secretary not later than twenty one days before the Annual General Meeting, or Special General Meeting as provided by Rule 8.5.2 hereof.
14.3 Where appropriate, no Addition or Amendments shall be made to or in the provisions of the Main Object(s) (3), Income and Property (12) and the Winding-Up (13) Clauses in this Constitution and Rules for the time being in force, unless the same shall have been previously approved, in writing, by the Revenue Commissioners.
COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF OFFICIAL GUIDE
15. This Constitution and Rules shall be read in conjunction with and subject to the Official Guide. INTERPRETATION OF CLUB CONSTITUTION AND RULES
16. The Executive Committee shall be the sole authority for the Interpretation of this Club Constitution and Rules (with the exception of Rules 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 5.11.3) and of any byelaws and regulations made herein; and the decision of the Executive Committee upon any question of interpretation, or upon any matter affecting the Club and not provided for, shall be final and binding on the members, subject to appeal to the Hearings Committee of the County Committee in accordance with the provisions of Rule 5.11.2, and shall not under any circumstances be subject to appeal to any Court of Law.
GENERAL
17.1 A Notice may be given by the Club to any Member either personally or by sending it by post or electronically to him at his last known address.
17.2 Where a Notice is sent by post, service of this Notice shall be deemed to be effected by properly addressing, prepaying and posting a letter containing the Notice, and shall be deemed to have been effected at the time which the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.
17.3 The failure to give notice of any meeting or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting by any person entitled to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting.
17.4 This Constitution and Rules shall be taken as an amendment of and in substitution for any existing Constitution and Rules of Ballyea G.A.A. Club as of the first day of January, 2019 .
