NDA CONSTITUTION

NAME & CONSTITUTION

1. The Association is and shall be called the "Nasau Darts Association" (hereinafter called "the NDA")

2. The Office of the NDA shall be the office address of the President

3. The Objects of the NDA shall be:-

      (a)  The promotion, encouragement and extension of the game of Darts in New Providence, and (without limiting the generality of this clause);

      (b) To arrange fixtures, local and representative, tours and tournaments in the interest of the NDA

      (c) To be affiliated to the Bahamas Darts Federation (hereinafter called "the BDF")

      (d) To assist members to play Darts, and in the provision of sponsorship and trophies

 

4.   (a) The NDA's Income shall be obtained from the subscriptions of members, party monies, and any other monies in respect of Tournament fees and Sponsorships

       (b) Any Net Profit (after payment of all proper and relevant outgoings and expenses shall be used exclusively for the NDA's objects

 

5.   (a) In the event of it becoming necessary to discontinue the activities of the NDA, or wind up the affairs of the NDA the whole net assets of the NDA, after discharging or making provision for it’s liabilities, shall be distributed amongst the member teams at the date of the resolution in such a manner considered to be fair and reasonable by the Committee

       (b) A Resolution to discontinue the activities of the NDA, or wind up the affairs of the NDA shall be effective only if passed by a majority of not less than 90% of the membership

 

MEMBERSHIP

6.   (a) Any Darts Team situated in New Providence which desires to be a member of the NDA shall register at the Annual General Meeting (hereinafter called "the AGM") and shall be elected upon payment of the Registration Fee (such fee to be decided at the AGM)

     (b) Each Team Representative shall pay the Team Registration Fee, and shall list at least Six (6) Players at the AGM

     (c) Players are not allowed to switch teams during the season.   When a player has participated in at least One (1) scheduled game he is on that team's roster for the duration of the season

 

OFFICERS

7.   (a) The elected Officers of the NDA (hereinafter called "the Executive") shall be:-

               (1) The President

               (2) The Vice-President

               (3) The Secretary

               (4) The Treasurer

               (5) The Statistician

               (6) The Tournament Director

               (7) The Press Secretary

 

       (b) The President and Vice-President shall serve as NDA representatives on the Executive Committee of the BDF unless otherwise decided by the NDA Executive

       (c) The said Officers shall be elected annually at the AGM

    (d) If any office shall fall vacant before the end of the official season, such vacancy shall be filled at the discretion of the Executive

DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE

8. The Duties of the Executive shall be:-

       (a) The President:-

  • (i) Shall oversee the running of all the affairs of the NDA, and shall actively assist the Officers in their duties
  • (ii) Shall chair all meetings of the NDA
  • (iii) Shall not have a Regular Vote at such meetings, but will have a Casting Vote where necessary

    • (b) The Vice-President:-

  • (i) Shall assume the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence

    • (c) The Secretary:-

  • (i) Shall be responsibile for the proper record of all the affairs of the NDA.  
  • (ii) He/She shall record the Minutes of all meetings, and shall inform members of the Time, Date and Agenda of future meetings together with the Minutes of the last meeting

       (d) The Treasurer:-

  • (i) Shall be responsibe for the proper record of all the finances of the NDA. 
  • (ii) He/She shall produce Accounts and a Balance Sheet at the AGM

    • (e) The Statistician:-

  • (i) Shall be responsibe for all statistical records for the season
  • (ii) He/She shall submit interim records for the help of the Press Secretary

    (f) The Tournament Director:-

  • (i) Shall be responsibe for the organisation and execution of all NDA Tournaments (including the purchase of all relevant trophies for the same)

    • (g) The Press Secretary:-

  • (i) Shall be responsibe for all matters relating to publicity for the NDA, including the reporting of fixtures, matches and competitions of the NDA

 

POWERS AND PROCEDURES OF THE EXECUTIVE

9.     The Affairs of the NDA shall be administered by the elected Officers of the Executive and Two (2) other members of the NDA (hereinafter called "Directors") who shall be elected at the AGM. 

    The Quorum of the Executive Committee shall be at least Five (5) members

    The members of the Executive Committee, except for the President, shall each have One (1) vote

    The President shall not have a regular vote.   The President shall only have a casting vote whenever there are an equal number of regular votes cast for and against any Resolution

    The President may propose or second any Motion at any meeting of the Executive Committee

    Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be called by the Secretary as and when necessary

    Without prejudice to the generality of these Bye-laws, the Executive Committee shall have the following powers, namely:-

  •     The power to appoint Sub-Committees to deal with the affairs of the NDA, with such powers as the Executive Committee shall decide
  •     The power to co-opt such additional persons as the Executive Committee may deem necessary, and to dismiss the same

    • The power to vary the Rules and Regulations for deciding fixtures and tournaments

    The Executive Committee shall have sole control of the assets and funds of the NDA

    All Motions or Resolutions put to a vote by the Executive Committee shall be decided by a simple majority vote of those members of the Executive Committee present in person at the meeting.   No Motion or Resolution may be put to a vote by the Executive Committee unless a Qurum is present

    The Executive Committee shall have the right to discipline any member of the NDA or any Team in relation to any matter, act or omission which the Executive Committee in its sole discretion shall deem to bring the NDA or the sport of Darts into disrepute

    This Constitution and Bye-laws may only be amended at the AGM or at an Extraordinary General Meeting called especially for that purpose.  The Notice of, and Agenda for such an Extraordinary General Meeting must be given in writing to all Teams at least Two (2) weeks before the date of such meeting

 

MEETINGS

  • All AGM's, EGM's and Special Meetings shall be governed by procedures stated in Appendix 1 (Meeting and Voting Procedures) and in these Bye-laws.   The President shall have the final decision in all matters of interpretation of procedures, or any other matters of order
  • Any meeting other than an Annual General Meeting shall be designated "Extraordinary"
  • Each Team shall be entitled to send Two (2) Delegates, who shall be members of the Tea, to any General Meeting.   All such Delegates, together with the officers of the Executive shall be eligible to vote
  • The Quorum for an AGM or EGM shall be all the representatives present at the stated time of commencement
  • No Bye-law shall be altered, rescinded or added to without a majority of at least Two thirds (2/3) of the votes recorded
  • Any registered member of the NDA may attend General Meetings to observe and be heard, but shall not be eligible to vote
  • Teams must be financial members of the NDA prior to the AGM
  • The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held during the month of September to consider the following business:-

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      • 1) To consider and approve, with or without amendments or additions, the Minutes of the previous Meeting
      • 2) To receive the reports of the Executive Committee and make order thereof
      • 3) To receive the Accounts and Balance Sheet for the previous year and make suitable order thereof
      • 4) To consider and approve, with or without amendments or additions, the Minutes of the previous Meeting
      • 5) To elect Officers of the NDA for the ensuing year
      • 6) To consider and accept or reject any amendments to the Bye-laws, Constitution or Playing Rules, provided such proposed amendment(s) or addition(s) are received by the Secretary at least Two (2) weeks prior to the proposed AGM or EGM
      • 7) To elect Officers of the NDA for the ensuing year
      • 8) To consider Any Other Business

    After the completion of the Agenda for the Meeting, the Chairperson shall be prepared to hear any relevant matter for the consideration of the Committe but in which no voting may take place

 

FINANCES

The period of the Financial Year of the NDA shall be from 1st October in any year to the following 30th September

  • Each Team shall pay an Annual Subsription Fee of $300.00
  • The Annual Subsription Fee may be changed at any General Meeting
  • Meember Teams must be financial members of the NDA in order to be eligible to vote at meetings
  • The NDA will subsidise any person representing the NDA at any BDF sanctioned Tournament or Meeting up to 50% of the Travel and Accomodation.   Such subsidy shall be decided by the Executive Committee
  • The Accounts shall be made up each year and signed by the President and the Treasurer.   They shall be audited by such person(s) as are appointed by the Executive Committee.   A printed copy of the Balance Sheet shall be presented to the AGM

 

GENERAL

  • Any difference of opinion which shall arise as to the meaning of these Bye-laws or Regulations shall be decided by the Executive Committee unless it occurs at a General Meeting, when such decision shall be made by the President
  • All complaints shall be made in writing to the Secretary of the NDA, who shall submit them to the Executive Committee whose decision thereon shall be final
  • Every registered member of the NDA shall be bound by and shall submit to the Bye-laws and Regulations of the NDA

 

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